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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 do David and Julius discuss in Chapter 54?

2. How long is Bootie's subway stuck?

3. What kind of weather greets Danielle as she arrives in Stockbridge?

4. What kind of job does Bootie find?

5. What advice does Ludo give Marina about her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the helicopter ride signify for Murray and Danielle?

2. What memories does Danielle have about Marina's wedding the next morning?

3. Why does Danielle not go to the Thwaites' home in Stockbridge for the holiday weekend?

4. What are the circumstances in which Murray leaves Danielle?

5. Where is Bootie after the September 11 attacks in New York?

6. In what way do Bootie and Danielle relate to each other?

7. What events and circumstances add to a feeling of doom for Bootie?

8. What are Julius' feelings about his relationship with David at this point in his life?

9. What does the storm in Stockbridge symbolize for the Thwaites?

10. How does Annabel treat Bootie even though he has made a huge mess in her home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Marina. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Marina?

Essay Topic 3

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

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