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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Megan encounter in the Park?

2. What does Megan say she has never seen up close?

3. What does Megan find Patrick has left for her in the kitchen?

4. What does Patrick mention stealing in med school?

5. How much time did Megan have to get ready for dinner with Patrick in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Patrick's house.

2. What does Patrick tell Megan about Tilly Coogan?

3. What does Tilly Coogan tell Megan when Tilly leaves her son with her?

4. What does Patrick tease Megan about when they first meet?

5. What does Patrick say he would do with Timmy if Tilly never returned?

6. Where did Patrick get the playpen?

7. How does Megan feel about Patrick frequently touching her?

8. How does Megan end up promising to have supper with Patrick every night?

9. Why does Megan carry the rabbit in her cloak?

10. What does Megan resolve to do in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thanksgiving is not only the title of the book, but a central event in the novel as well. Discuss the holiday and traditions associated with Thanksgiving, and how the holiday is used to further the plot in the novel "Thanksgiving".

Essay Topic 2

A few situations in the novel can be deemed as improbable or far-fetched. Discuss the reader's need to suspend disbelief to appreciate the story. Also, what are some examples of improbable situations in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Dave as Patrick's foil.

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