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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. Drew and Lulu have agreed to send Cassandra to __________________.

2. Drew informs Lulu that they have to meet with Cassandra's teacher because of ____________________.

3. Who does Merry have over to have sex with again?

4. Who is Lulu's favorite patient?

5. Who is the food vendor at Lulu's office building?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is notable about the night before Lulu's birthday and how do she and Merry spend it?

2. What questions is Cassandra badgering Lulu about since she began therapy?

3. How does Lulu's refusal to see her father create repercussions for her family?

4. Why is Lulu unable to help Merry who is in a highly emotional state regarding their father's release from prison?

5. Why do Lulu and Merry never get a good reason for Joey's behavior so many years ago?

6. What impact do the lies that Lulu forces Merry to tell about their lives have on Merry's life?

7. What is Lulu doing after she graduates college?

8. How do Lulu and Merry feel about their father at the end of the book?

9. What are the circumstances in which Merry has Cassandra and Ruby at the courthouse child care center and how are they threatened with violence in Merry's office?

10. Who are Lulu's daughters and how close is Merry to Lulu's family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Randy Susan Meyers is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Meyers' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 3

THE MURDERER'S DAUGHTERS is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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