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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 does Megan define 'Hmmm'?

2. What does Patrick say must be the life expectancy of Megan's boyfriends?

3. What part of Dave's body does Patrick injure with a piece of sports equipment?

4. In Chapter 5, where is Megan stationed for her weekend job?

5. What had Megan never done with her former lovers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Patrick dismiss any possibility of living with Megan before marriage?

2. Though she has been engaged twice before, in Chapter 6 what does Megan note she has never done before?

3. What does Megan think Patrick's house would be a perfect setting for?

4. Why did Tilly move to Williamsburg?

5. Why does Dave challenge Patrick to a competition?

6. How does Megan wake Patrick up when she realizes he is late for work?

7. What has Megan felt a compulsion to do since she was a child?

8. What does Megan decide she needs soon after Timmy leaves?

9. Why does Patrick put the animated film on the TV first?

10. How does Patrick manage to get soaked in the rain shower?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the conclusion of the novel "Thanksgiving". How did you react to the ending? Is it predictable? Surprising?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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