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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. Who is Tony Wilson?

2. Who do Jack and Emily visit in Part 2: Chapter 1?

3. What does Pookie wear to Sarah and Tony's wedding?

4. Which college does Emily receive a scholarship to?

5. What does Sarah reveal to Emily in Part 2: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 3, in what ways does it become clear to the reader that Emily is now the narrating character?

2. Describe Andrew and Emily's relationship in Part 1: Chapter 4.

3. What is Jack's temperament like in Part 2: Chapter 2?

4. Who is Jack Flanders?

5. Why is Emily disappointed with the trip she and Jack take to Europe?

6. Why is Emily's success with her career and work ethic impressive?

7. What does Emily learn in a letter from Sarah?

8. Describe Jack and Emily's relationship.

9. Describe Pookie and Emily's visit to the country cottage where Sarah lives in Part 1: Chapter 3.

10. Describe Emily and Sarah's relationship in Part 2: Chapter 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you believe that Tony killed Sarah? First, explain the circumstances leading up to Sarah's death and what happened after her death.

Essay Topic 2

Alcohol plays a major role in The Easter Parade, causing fighting and injuries, hurting people, and inhibiting successful lives. Choose one character from the text and discuss how alcohol has impacted his or her life.

Essay Topic 3

Emily is an optimistic character. Even though her parents are divorced, she remains hopeful that they will get back together. What does this hopefulness do for her? Does she retain this optimism for her entire life? Select no less than two scenes that exhibit hopefulness and her optimism.

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