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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. How long is Daniel in New York before he returns to take summer classes in Ridgeborough?

2. What color sweater is Kay wearing in Chapter 21 when Daniel is back?

3. What did Polly learn to bring when she went to the district government office to try to find Leon's family?

4. When Daniel goes out for drinks in Chapter 13, by what time does he always try to be home?

5. What is the time in China when Peter and Kay call Daniel for his birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Daniel do when he stays in Fuzhou, and how does he feel about it?

2. Why does Daniel go to Vivian's in Chapter 12?

3. How is Daniel spending his days in Chapter 21?

4. What does Roland say when he learns Daniel is playing his own music?

5. Why does Polly not eat oatmeal?

6. What realization does Daniel have about his relationship with Peter and Kay?

7. Where does Leon live?

8. Who does Daniel see at the grocery store and start hanging out with while he is in Ridgeborough for the summer?

9. What does Polly tell Yong about Deming, and how does Yong react?

10. What happens when Peter and Kay call Daniel on his birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daniel and the Wilkinson have had challenges with his adoption. What challenges do they have and are they able to overcome those challenges?

Essay Topic 2

Kay was concerned about adopting Deming. Why was Kay concerned about adopting Deming, and were her concerns valid?

Essay Topic 3

In The Leavers, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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