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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. Where does Howard travel to in Part 3: Chapter 2?

2. What does Emily try to remember at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 3?

3. Who does Emily receive a phone call from at the end of Part 2: Chapter 3?

4. Who is Peter?

5. In which month does Sarah call Emily in Part 3: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Emily refuse to help Sarah when she thinks about leaving Tony?

2. Why does Emily suddenly remember what happened the night of the party?

3. What does Emily learn about Sarah in Part 2: Chapter 4?

4. What does it say about Emily that she is committed to Howard Dunninger?

5. What happens at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 3?

6. Do you consider Emily to be successful in Part 2: Chapters 3 and 4?

7. What happens as a result of Emily's refusal to help Sarah when she considers leaving Tony?

8. What happens at Sarah's funeral and reception?

9. Do you agree with Emily that Tony killed Sarah or do you disagree?

10. What does Emily do concerning her suspicions concerning Sarah's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death is an inevitable part of life for the Grimes family and several funerals are attended over the course of the novel. Discuss death in the novel, focusing not only on the literal meaning.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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