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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. What does Caroline tell Phoebe taking care of a baby is like?

2. What kind of place does David live in with Rosemary?

3. What does Phoebe say about Paul when she meets him?

4. Where does David go right after the memorial service for Phoebe?

5. Why does David leave his medical practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul tell David he wants to do, and what is David's response to this?

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

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

4. What does David say to Rosemary when he awakens, tied up in his old house?

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

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

7. What did David say he did after Phoebe's memorial?

8. What does Norah do when Bree is diagnosed with cancer?

9. What does Paul realize about himself while he talks to Phoebe in her room?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony was a strong theme in this book. What are some of the instances where irony was present, and how did these ironic events affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book, and how this goal affects the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

Photography was a major theme and device in this book. Where did it appear, and how was it used to further the plot along in a unique way?

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