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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. How many sisters does Patrick have?

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

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

4. Who is Dave?

5. What animal does Megan encounter in the Park?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Patrick's plans for Thanksgiving?

4. What does Patrick tell Megan about Tilly Coogan?

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

6. Why does Megan think Patrick is a bad "pet parent"?

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

8. Why does Megan want Patrick to look after Timmy?

9. What does Megan do for a living?

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

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

Discuss the theme that love overcomes all obstacles in regards to the novel "Thanksgiving". In what way does Megan's and Patrick's love overcome obstacles, and what obstacles do they overcome?

Essay Topic 3

Evanovich uses humorous dialogue and situations often in the novel "Thanksgiving". What effect does this humorous tone have on the novel and how would it be different if the novel were told in a more serious light?

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