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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. Where does April think Ethan should apply for his next job in Chapter 45?

2. In Chapter 49, what type of ice cream to Ethan and April have?

3. How long ago in Chapter 46 did Ethan's ex Rodney die in a car accident?

4. In Chapter 48, what day of the week does April play at Robert's bar?

5. What is the name of the bar owner in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 30, what does April take from Adam's?

2. What does April learn when Robert takes her to the doctor for a pregnancy check?

3. What does April realize about the motorhome when she and Carly make a campfire in Chapter 27?

4. In Chapter 45, how well does April do when she plays at the restaurant a few more times?

5. What does Ethan ask April to attend with him, and what does he get her to wear?

6. What happened to Ethan's boyfriend Rodney?

7. What are some things Robert is looking forward to doing with the baby?

8. What does April tell Carly to tell Adam in Chapter 31?

9. Why does Justin decide to travel with April?

10. Why does April leave in Chapter 59?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

April struggles to trust Ethan. Why does April struggle to trust Ethan? How does she learn to trust him?

Essay Topic 2

April leaves Little River and drives to Ithaca. How does the drive to Ithaca symbolize her lack of direction in life?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The People We Keep to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

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