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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 had Reese been doing when the latest fight took place?
2. Vincent's reaction to the news about their move to Chicago causes him to
3. What favor does Laurie do for Beth?
4. When was the idea for the restaurant born?
5. The university hospital has managed to
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the family counseling session reveal to Dr. Kilgore?
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 is the theme of the restaurant opened by Pat and his father in Chicago?
4. Where has Beth been spending time in Chicago, and why?
5. Why does Beth agree with Laurie to undertake a photography job?
6. What is poor little Vincent's most pressing fear at this time?
7. Why does Beth scream? What causes her to respond this way to the events around her? Is she crazy?
8. What does Dr. Kilgore teach Reese about defending himself?
9. What precipitates Pat's episode with his heart that results in his being hospitalized?
10. What conversation sets off Reese's heart palpitations while in Dr. Kilgore's office?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The elder Cappadoras are very special characters in this story. Do a review of the book, focusing on their contributions to the family, their culture and lifestyle, their tolerance and their love for their children. What is their story?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay that compares and contrasts the Cappadora family and the Kerry family. What traits do we see, and how have they affected the two generations that are the main characters in the story?
Essay Topic 3
Study the medical condition of "catatonia," and write an essay about Cecil Lockhart. What causes this state? Did Cecil choose to be catatonic in order to avoid punishment for her bad deeds, to avoid the pain of her misfortune? What typically brings on a catatonic state?
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