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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 does Pookie flirt with at Sarah and Tony's wedding?

2. Where is Sarah's scar located?

3. In what season does Jack decide to take Emily on a trip?

4. How many children does Sarah have?

5. What does Emily begin writing an article about at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, the differences between Emily and Sarah become more apparent. Describe those differences.

2. What is Sarah trying to write a book about?

3. What happens career-wise for Emily in Part 2: Chapter 1?

4. Why is divorce a subject of Part 1: Chapters 1-2?

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

6. What does Tony think of Sarah's writing?

7. Who is Jack Flanders?

8. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Sarah's father, Walter Grimes, disapprove of his daughter's engagement?

9. In Part 1: Chapters 1 through 2, what are the differences between Emily and Sarah?

10. Why is Emily disappointed with Jack after they move to a new place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is your favorite character? Why do you like this character? Use at least three examples from the text. Who is your least favorite character? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss time. Yates starts in Tenafly, NY in the 1930s and travels decades over the course of the novel. The novel, just over 200 pages, spans nearly the entirety of Emily and Sarah's lives. Which parts could have been sped up? Slowed down?

Essay Topic 3

Emily places importance on her love life. Discuss Emily's romantic interludes, making sure to focus on one or two of her lovers in particular. What are her suitors like? Why is Emily so unlucky in love?

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