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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. When Anthony wakes in Chapter 5, where does he think that he is?

2. What does Anthony say that people blame is break down on in Chapter 7?

3. What does Laurence like to drink in the evening when he comes home?

4. In Chapter 3, what has Anthony been covering for the paper for the last year?

5. What time does Anthony say that he will be at Platform 4 Paddington in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the other secretaries think of Moira's job as personal assistant, and what does Moira think of her job?

2. How do Anthony and Jennifer come to have dinner together in Chapter 5?

3. What does Jennifer tell Yvonne about the gaps in her memory, and how does Yvonne help fill in some of those gaps?

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

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

6. What does Anthony say about the Sitrlings when he is walking home with Mariette, one of the dinner guests, and what is Jennifer's reaction to what he says?

7. What does Laurence tell Jennifer about her lover when she packs to leave in Chapter 10?

8. What happens with Moira after the office party?

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

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

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 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Ellie ends her relationship with John. Why does Ellie end her relationship with John?

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