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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 carried in the doctor's container?

2. Tom and Jackie make love before he goes to _________________.

3. What does the company in #134 plan to do in Homeplace?

4. What does Dillon promise to do if Jackie takes the job in #105?

5. Who is Lech Walesa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dillon driven to tell Jackie that he is her father?

2. What comfort can Jackie take away from Tom's death?

3. How has Tom's childhood plagued him and how is he conflicted about his life choices?

4. Where does Jackie encounter Tom again and what are the circumstances that have them spending more time together?

5. Describe the poignancy of Dillon being present for Rachel's death in the hospital.

6. How has Rachel's illness impacted her life?

7. How does Dillon show his devotion to Rachel at her funeral?

8. How will Jackie's profession allow her to shed light on the poverty and suffering of people in her hometown?

9. What does Jackie study in college and what job does she take in Washington?

10. What are the possible interpretations of Tom's telling Jackie that they are "not done" yet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Jackie. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Jackie?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Rachel. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Rachel?

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