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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. Where does Norah plan to live after she re-marries?

2. Where does Paul steal money from his father?

3. What instrument does Paul play?

4. What does Paul do at his friend's house when the adults are gone?

5. How does David know about Norah's affair with Howard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norah do with David's photos after hearing the truth about Phoebe?

2. What scares Caroline enough for her to file a police report?

3. What does Paul say that makes Norah slap him?

4. What happens when Paul wakes up after making a huge mess in the darkroom?

5. How does Norah feel when she sits by the river with Frederick?

6. What does Norah realize while they all drive back after picking up Paul from prison?

7. What does David think about while he looks through the pictures Caroline left him?

8. What does Phebe say about weddings while at Norah's wedding?

9. What do Norah and Paul talk about when Paul learns that his father has died?

10. How does Caroline feel as she walks home from the museum?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

David's past largely affected the course of David's life. What experiences from his past had this influence, and how did these influences change his relationships with others?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in this book, and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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