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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 does Fierro mention being in touch with who is now a beekeeper?

2. What does Maryam tell the police Driss and Anderson Baker argued over?

3. What does Nora give Jeremy for dinner in Part III the first time he eats at the cabin?

4. Who does Veronica tell Nora routinely pilfers things from the diner?

5. Who wants to sell The Pantry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nora do after sleeping with Jeremy for the first time that shocks and upsets him?

2. What does Salma do to cope with the pressures of her job and family in Part IV?

3. In Part IV, why does Jeremy ask Coleman about the investigation?

4. How does Coleman figure out how to catch the hit-and-run driver in Part III?

5. What is Baker's excuse for hitting Driss and then leaving?

6. Why does Nora decide not to tell her mother about Driss's affair?

7. What does Nora remember about A.J. from high school?

8. Why does Nora become committed to the idea of running The Pantry in Part IV?

9. Why is Nora angry with Salma about Anderson Baker's court appearance?

10. What does Nora tell Jeremy about Max in Part III, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens to lead to a near-breakthrough in Nora's and Salma's understanding with each other, and why is it never fully realized? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What are the most significant factors and feelings within the strong rivalry between Salma and Nora? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How and why does Jeremy's and Bryan's relationship deteriorate, and what does the reader learn about Jeremy through Nora's perception of his last fight with Bryan? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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