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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 color is Megan's hair?

2. How old is Tilly Coogan?

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

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

5. What does Patrick mention stealing in med school?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are Patrick's plans for Thanksgiving?

4. What does Patrick tell Megan about Tilly Coogan?

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

6. Where did Patrick get the playpen?

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

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

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

10. Describe Patrick's house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Megan's and Patrick's families gather for a special holiday. Discuss the relationships that the protagonists have with their families in the novel "Thanksgiving".

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Marriage is a constant element of the novel "Thanksgiving." Discuss the idea of marriage in the novel and how Megan and Patrick deal with the ever- present pressure associated with marriage.

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