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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. At the beginning of Chapter 19, how many cups of coffee has Milly already had?

2. How does Allison get to Brew Floral in August 1996?

3. How long does Allison bleed when she is losing the baby?

4. In July 1996, how long has it been since Allison has seen Matt at Rob's party?

5. About how old are the guys who watch Jonah pack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anders' story when he arrives at the gala?

2. In July 1996, how long has it been since Allison has seen Matt or heard from him?

3. What is learned from a medical report Hazel brings over in Chapter 24 and what speculations are made about the information?

4. How does Archer apologize to Jonah in Chapter 18?

5. What does Donald Camden tell Aubrey and Milly when they meet with him in Chapter 19?

6. What happens after Anders arrives?

7. What does Jonah tell Aubrey when she wonders why Milly is so curt?

8. What does Allison plan to shoplift from the pharmacy, and who catches her?

9. Where do the cousins go when they are early for the funeral and what do they do there?

10. What does Hazel bring to Archer's when she comes over in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Aubrey has a four-year relationship with her boyfriend, Thomas. What does Aubrey realize about her relationship with Thomas when she goes to Gull Cove? Why does she take a second look at their relationship and then break up with him?

Essay Topic 3

Milly has always fantasized about her mother’s life because of a picture of her at 18 dressed in a ball gown and wearing a diamond necklace. What do readers know about how Allison was feeling the evening that picture was taken? How does the photograph give the appearance that Allison is happy and has everything? Why is the photograph deceiving regarding Allison and how she is feeling?

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