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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 15 during the two days since Jennifer saw Anthony, how many imaginary letters has she composed to him?

2. How long has the building where the Nation is located before it moves been home to the newspaper?

3. Who is with the person who picks up Jennifer in Chapter 14?

4. In Chapter 18, what does Rory invite Ellie to do with his friends?

5. For how many years does Jennifer have the names of every employee of Laurence's who became ill and died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the move like at the Nation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where is John going in Chapter 17?

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

10. In Chapter 15, how is Moira demoted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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