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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 did Erwin do for Albert when they would meet weekly?

2. How old was John's son when he died?

3. Approximately how many miles an hour does the average American walk?

4. One Christmas, how many nights did Albert and Sydney spend at the Breckenridges' home?

5. What was the name of the man who was shoveling and salting around the Apelles on the night of the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Part 3, Chapter 23, why did John try to hide in the hospital lobby?

2. What did Fil find in her father's desk, and why was she upset?

3. How does Hazel have photos of her husband smiling?

4. What had Erwin learned about people and stories throughout the years, and how did he feel about being their confidante?

5. How did John's son die?

6. Who did John and Erwin see in the lobby of the hospital when they arrived?

7. Where did Erica accompany Albert when she worked for him?

8. Who did Manny and Erwin see coming toward the apartment building in the storm?

9. Where did John Caldwell work in 1978, and what job did he really want?

10. Who was Tracy married to and what type of guy did John think he was?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood The Blizzard Party what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

Edwin nearly gets hit by the cab that Albert is driving. How does Edwin react when the cab comes toward him? Why does he freeze? How do his phobias and fears affect how he reacts to the danger?

Essay Topic 3

Erwin and Albert discuss secrets. How does Albert believe that secrets can improve or worsen a person’s life? Why does he believe that Erwin has a secret that is damaging his life?

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