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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Beth learns that Candy Bliss is
(a) A Christian
(b) A child at heart
(c) A gay woman
(d) A closet clothes-horse
2. What is Beth's state of mind with regard to the gathering?
(a) She is morose and does not want to see these people
(b) She is sad about her past
(c) She is looking forward to drinking and partying
(d) She wishes she could skip this trip
3. Why did the first young couple need to come to a private photographer?
(a) It is a mixed marriage
(b) Because the bride is pregnant
(c) They want to associate with someone famous
(d) The couples' parents want to help Beth
4. In what way are Beth and her father, Bill, alike?
(a) Both are organized and strong
(b) Both are doting parents to their children
(c) Both are somewhat immature and helpless
(d) Both love to play golf
5. Who has become Vincent's primary caregiver?
(a) Jill
(b) Alex
(c) Laurie
(d) Candy
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Pat's attitude toward Beth taking new jobs?
2. Beth's attitude toward her husband and children is
3. What important message does Tree give to Beth about her grief?
4. What does Ben ask Santa to bring for Christmas?
5. Candy comes to town to attend a conference on
Short Essay Questions
1. There are many indications that Beth is not necessarily a mature woman, or the ideal partner to Pat. Examine these two chapters and analyze at least two instances that illustrate what you think the reader is learning about Beth Cappadora.
2. There is gossip in the lobby about classmates who are showing up for the reunion. Why do you think these women need to analyze and critique their old friends?
3. What conversation sets off Reese's heart palpitations while in Dr. Kilgore's office?
4. How does the reader come to know how bright Vincent is, even though he is an underachiever?
5. Discuss Beth's feelings toward her high school classmate, Cecil Lockhart.
6. Why does Candy want to take Beth shopping?
7. Why does Beth scream? What causes her to respond this way to the events around her? Is she crazy?
8. In what ways is Vincent being neglected as a child?
9. What precipitates Pat's episode with his heart that results in his being hospitalized?
10. What is ironic about Beth's feeling that, if she loves her other children, she will be "cheating" on Ben?
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