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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. Who is Martha Greenwald?

2. What word does Timmy say on his first day with Megan?

3. What has Patrick received from his parents for his birthday?

4. At dinner, how does Megan describe Patrick?

5. What color is Megan's hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Megan agitated by the fact that Patrick brought her a rose?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are Patrick's plans for Thanksgiving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel "Thanksgiving" is written in third-person point of view, from the perspectives of Megan and Patrick. Discuss how this point of view affects the reader's understanding of the characters, as well as their motivations in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the dialogue used in the novel "Thanksgiving". How would you describe the dialogue and what effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

The largest hurdle that Megan and Patrick must overcome in their relationship is their fear of commitment. Discuss why both Megan and Patrick are afraid to commit to the relationship and how they go about overcoming their fears.

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