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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 John Leal stand to preach to people during the pro-life march?

2. Where does Will try to sleep in Chapter 28 after his fight with Phoebe?

3. Where does Phoebe originally want to go in Beijing?

4. What does Will bring to the pro-life march?

5. To which writer does Phoebe refer when she discusses her faith with Will in Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will suggest to Phoebe at the end of Chapter 28?

2. How does Will tell Phoebe that women used to drink to cause abortions?

3. Whom does Will meet one day walking home from work in Manhattan?

4. Why does Phoebe refuse therapy when Will suggests it in Chapter 19?

5. What does John Leal tell the group they have to attend in Manhattan?

6. What does Julian's boyfriend do to Phoebe that makes her uncomfortable?

7. What is the name of the group that meets at John Leal's house?

8. Whose names does Phoebe write down in Chapter 33?

9. What buildings did the explosions in Chapter 31 destroy?

10. What type of flowers does Will send Phoebe while he is in Beijing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Phoebe goes through various stages of grief while processing her childhood trauma. Analyze the healthy and unhealthy ways Phoebe has coped with sadness, anger, and guilt throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the scenes feature men and women performing and representing the traditional binary (male-female) gender system. Write an essay analyzing the role that gender plays in the novel, specifically how gender seems to affect different characters' behaviors, motives, or beliefs.

Essay Topic 3

At the novel's conclusion, Will states that he will continue to look for Phoebe. Write an essay in which you argue whether you think Phoebe is still alive or not. Use evidence from the text to support your opinion.

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