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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 is Marina's opinion of Bootie's expose of Murray?

2. What kind of job does Bootie find?

3. How long is Bootie's subway stuck?

4. On what day does Chapter 58 take place?

5. What does Ludo encourage Marina to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Murray's opinion of Marina's book and how does she react to it?

2. How is Marina at odds with the important people in her life as she prepares for her wedding?

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

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

5. Why is Ludo such a disruptive presence at the Thwaites' home on the holiday?

6. Describe the altercation between David and Julius in the men's room at the bar.

7. How has Julius betrayed David once again on the holiday weekend?

8. What secret does Danielle continue to keep from Julius and Marina?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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