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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 Moira is demoted, who is told not to be mean?

2. Where is John supposed to be in Chapter 16?

3. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 16?

4. In Chapter 15, in how many years has a fire never bit lit in the fireplace in Laurence's study?

5. How long after Anthony went to New York, did he write a last letter to Jennifer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Anthony's evening after he saw Jennifer again in Chapter 14?

3. After John tells Ellie that he is going to Barbados, what does she realize she should do?

4. What is Laurence like when Jennifer sees him again after seven years?

5. Where do Ellie and Nicky meet weekly?

6. What does Jennifer Stirling look like when Ellie meets her?

7. Who is Ellie having an affair with and how did they meet?

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

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

10. What is the move like at the Nation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Societal expectations and the roles of women changed from the 1960s to the 2000s. How did societal expectations and the roles of women changes from the 1960s to the 2000s? How do Jennifer and Ellie’s lives reflect those changes?

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

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?

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