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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 1964, how many children have Yvonne and Francis had in four years?

2. In Chapter 14, where is there trouble from the Simba Army?

3. When Jennifer signs papers with a real estate agent in Chapter 21, how many days has it been since she left Laurence?

4. In Chapter 13, how long has Anthony been sober and not drinking alcohol?

5. When does Nicky say that her sister got letters from her fiance when he moved to Hong Kong?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is John going in Chapter 17?

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

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 15, how is Moira demoted?

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

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

Laurence has made a fortune dealing in the mining and use of asbestos. How and why does Laurence hide the dangers of asbestos and how it has affected his workers?

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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