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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. in Chapter 27, how does Rose first realize that she is no longer pregnant?

2. At what age does Rose's father tell Addie he knew he wanted to be a carpenter in Chapter 33?

3. What does Luke keep to track Rose's ovulation in Chapter 27?

4. What color bathing suit does Addie wear in Chapter 40?

5. In Chapter 38, what type of cake does Addie have at her middle school graduation party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rose get angry at Luke for listening to her speak aloud to her pregnant stomach?

2. What is Luke doing when Rose wants to finally ask him for a divorce in Chapter 31?

3. Who does Rose call after Addie refuses to pick up her cell phone? How does the conversation go?

4. How does the novel end? What realization does Rose have?

5. How would you describe the moment Rose realizes Luke is “evaluating” her behavior as a mother? Where are Luke and Rose?

6. How does Rose describe her love for Luke when they are on their honeymoon?

7. What reason does Rose’s colleague and friend, Brandy, give for scheduling weekly sex with her partner?

8. How is Rose’s mother different from Rose? How does her mother respond after Rose says that they are two very different people?

9. What other reason besides the fact that she loves Thomas does Rose give for her wanting to get out of her marriage with Luke?

10. In Chapter 41, Luke proposes to Rose. How does the author use foreshadowing to hint that Luke does not listen thoughtfully to Rose’s desires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay defining and analyzing the term "mother" as described through Rose's eyes. How does Rose's relationship with her own mother define what motherhood means to her?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses the characters and their behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of betrayal. How does Luke betray Rose? Why does Luke think Rose will "come around" to the idea of motherhood?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Rose's relationship with Thomas's daughter, Addie. How would you describe how she feels toward Addie? What is the significance of their relationship?

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