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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 type of coat is Moira wearing when she gives Jennifer papers?

2. In Chapter 14, who is metting Jennifer at 4:20 p.m.?

3. After the first time Laurence had sex with Moira, how many more times did he have sex with her?

4. What type of earrings did Laurence buy her for her 30th birthday?

5. In Chapter 20, where does Esme live?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does Yvonne want Jennifer to do for her?

2. Who is waiting for Ellie after she goes ice skating on her birthday?

3. In Chapter 14, what does Anthony sense is missing from Jennifer when they meet?

4. What is the move like at the Nation?

5. How does Jennifer leave Anthony at the end of Chapter 14?

6. What do Corinne and Nicky do with Ellie for her birthday, and what gifts do they give her?

7. Where is Jennifer visiting Yvonne in the summer of 1964, and why is Yvonne there?

8. In Chapter 13, what is Anthony's relationship with his son?

9. Where do Ellie and Nicky meet weekly?

10. How does Jennifer get information about her husband's business and what does she do with it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in the novel? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? Why might research be required to understand allusions?

Essay Topic 3

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of the book and why is that incident the climax?

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