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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 color suits does Laurence usually wear when he visits Jennifer?

2. How old is Reggie Carpenter's girlfriend in Chapter 8?

3. What is the name of Laurence's company?

4. When Anthony watches the Stirlings' house, what time do Jennifer and Laurence go out to a casino in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 9, what instrument does Felipe play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anthony feel relief in Chapter 7 when he is ordered to return to London?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Jennifer know about herself by November, and how does she feel?

3. What does Mrs. Cordoza tell Jennifer about her marriage?

4. How and why does Jennifer have to familiarize herself with her house when she comes home from the hospital?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Dr. Hargreaves say about Jennifer's condition?

6. What is Jennifer's new routine in December of 1960?

7. What is Clarissa's response when Anthony asks if he can write to his son, Phillip, when he goes to New York?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what does Moira Parker prepared for Laurence when he returns to the office?

9. What does Laurence do when he catches Jennifer outside with Reggie?

10. What assignment does Don Franklin have for Anthony O'Hare, and why does Anthony not want the assignment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting in a book is the time and the place or places where the action takes place. Where and when does the story take place? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

Essay Topic 2

Jennifer separates from Laurence and lives on her own with Esme. Why is Jennifer concerned about her ability to live on her own? How does she make a new life for herself and become independent? How does she meet the challenges she faces?

Essay Topic 3

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does the author use juxtaposition to show the differences between Jennifer and Ellie’s lives? How does juxtaposition help readers understand similarities and differences between their lives?

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