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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. Who is Merry's client in Chapter 16?

2. Who negotiates with the parolee holding Merry, Cassandra and Ruby hostage?

3. What nervous habit does Merry have when she is upset?

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

5. What does Lulu learn is the best way to remove the stink of formaldehyde?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lulu try to help Merry after Anne Cohen dies and what does Lulu learn about Merry's inappropriate behavior?

2. What secrets does Merry keep from Michael when he takes her to New York for the weekend?

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

4. Why is Merry unhappy in her job as a victim's advocate?

5. What is Lulu doing after she graduates college?

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

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

8. What causes Lulu to have a panic attack while on an ER rotation when she is a resident?

9. What impact do their mother's death and their father's actions have on Lulu and Merry as they age?

10. Why does Lulu dislike celebrating her birthday and what unsettling gift does Merry give her this year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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