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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 does Denise say Gary's family has a diseased relationship with?

2. What game does Gary play with his son Aaron?

3. Who does Chip begin dating in this section?

4. What is the name of the company that has offered Alfred money for his patent?

5. Who does Melissa call her best friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Caroline and Caleb gang up on Gary?

2. How does Gitanas worry Chip in this section?

3. Why is Gary so angry when he finishes talking on the phone to his father?

4. Why is Enid so impressed with Gene?

5. What were the differences between Gary and Chip as boys?

6. Why did Enid feel jealous of her neighbors while awaiting her third child?

7. Why does Caroline have a problem with Enid?

8. What does Gary suggest Alfred should do with the letter from Axon?

9. Describe the argument Gary says could end their marriage?

10. Why does Julie dislike Chip's script?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do Alfred and Enid find out about each other and themselves on the cruise? In what way could the cruise be said to be the turning point of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the problems faced by one of the following characters. How did he or she learn to cope with their problem?

1. Denise.

2. Gary.

3. Chip.

4. Caroline.

Essay Topic 3

In what way are many of the relationships depicted in the novel considered unhealthy? What constitutes a healthy relationship?

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