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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. In Chapter 17, where is John going on holiday?

2. In Chapter 15, how many times has Moira had to switch off the radio?

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

4. Who has Dorothy's hat when she loses it?

5. What is the name of Sebastian Thorne's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Anthony think he should be reassigned to the Congo in Chapter 13?

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

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

4. What lecture does Melissa give Ellie in Chapter 19?

5. In Chapter 15, how is Moira demoted?

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

7. Why does Ellie go to the Langley Street post office and what does she learn?

8. What is the move like at the Nation?

9. In Chapter 20, what has Ellie been thinking about John's wife?

10. When Jennifer sees Anthony at an embassy party, what does she tell him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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