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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 Dunninger go on frequent business trips?

2. What does Emily want to ask Tony in Part 3: Chapter 2?

3. How can Tony's mood be described in Part 3: Chapter 2?

4. Why does Sarah call Emily in Part 3: Chapter 1?

5. Why does Emily claim that she uses this topic as a conversation piece in Part 3: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the party that Emily attends thrown by a friend in Part 3: Chapter 3.

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

3. Who is Howard Dunninger?

4. Who is Michael Hogan?

5. What does Emily do to help Sarah in Part 2: Chapter 4?

6. Discuss Emily's reaction to the masturbation studio.

7. What happens with Emily and Howard's relationship at the end of Part 3: Chapter 2?

8. How does Emily compare herself to Peter?

9. Why does it appear that this relationship between Howard and Emily will not work?

10. Why does Emily call Peter in Part 3: Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is place important? Emily begins in Tenafly, NY in the 1930s and moves throughout the novel. On the other hand, Sarah remains fairly stagnant, even avoiding going to Montana because of distance. Discuss movement, traveling, and the fear of leaving in The Easter Parade.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the Easter Parade Sarah and Tony attend in Part 1? Discuss it's context in relation to the rest of the novel.

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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