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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 had Patrick imagined Megan doing all day in Chapter 2?

2. Who is Martha Greenwald?

3. How does Megan describe her parents' marriage?

4. Why does Patrick say he can't be left with the baby?

5. What is Patrick cooking when Megan first visits his house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where do Patrick and Megan go on their first date?

3. Why does Megan think it's a good thing that her parents have moved to Florida?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Patrick tell Megan about Tilly Coogan?

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

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

The novel "Thanksgiving" is an example of a romance novel. Discuss the characteristics of the romance novel and why "Thanksgiving" is an example of this genre.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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