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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 do Patrick and Megan eat while they discuss what to do about Timmy?

2. In Chapter 4, who does Patrick arrange to babysit Timmy?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Megan share isn't her "cup of tea"?

4. What is Megan preparing when Patrick returns from work in Chapter 3?

5. How does Megan describe Patrick Hunter when she first meets him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does Megan think Patrick is going to ask her after in Chapter 4?

2. What does Patrick tell Megan about Tilly Coogan?

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

4. What does Megan mean by saying Patrick's nose is "bogus"?

5. By Chapter 4, what had become a daily ritual for Megan and Timmy?

6. Why doesn't Megan know much about babies?

7. Why does Patrick liken himself to Prince Charming at one point in Chapter 3?

8. What does Megan wear to the door when Patrick comes by to drop off Timmy in Chapter 3?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author of "Thanksgiving", Janet Evanovich, is more well-known for her mystery novels, rather than her work in the romance novel genre. Discuss her previous work and how "Thanksgiving" compares to her other work.

Essay Topic 2

Megan and Patrick have many ups and downs throughout the narrative. Discuss conflict in the novel "Thanksgiving". What are some common reasons for conflict between the leads? How do they resolve them?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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