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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. What is Maddy's last name?

2. Why does Arthur have to leave Lucille's so suddenly, in Section 1?

3. What grade does Maddy get on her math test in Section 2?

4. What college does Maddy tell Arthur she is planning to attend after high school?

5. What does Maddy's father give her for her 18th birthday in Section 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the car when Anderson picks Maddy up in Section 1?

2. What does Frank reveal about his ex-wife to Lucille, in Section 2?

3. What do Lucille and Arthur talk about in Section 2?

4. In Section 2, what does Lucille tell Frank about her impression of New York City?

5. Who is Mr. Lyons and how does Maddy describe him in Section 1?

6. How does Arthur describe the girl he often sees at the graveyard, in Section 1?

7. What happens when Maddy sneaks back into her house in Section 1?

8. How does Lucille's new relationship with Frank, in Section 2, change her?

9. What do we learn about Maddy's mom in Section 1?

10. What does Arthur find on his porch in Section 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the way Steve and Arthur grieve for their wives. Which is the healthier way? What is the impact on the other characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character of Mr. Lyons. What role does he play in the novel? How does his inclusion help to develop the other characters in the text?

Essay Topic 3

How do Arthur and Maddy change one another throughout the course of the novel?

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