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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. Why is Paula so grateful when Denise agrees with her about the past?

2. What does Paula love about her co-workers?

3. Who has Paula's son robbed twice?

4. Where does Paula first see Charlo's dead body?

5. Where is Nicola when Paula learns of Charlo's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Paula mistake for a bathroom at Charlo's house?

2. When does Paula first realize that Charlo is not a nice guy?

3. Who did Paula have a crush on as a teen, and why does this surprise her?

4. How did Paula learn about sex?

5. What did Paula like about Mrs. Spencer when they first met?

6. How does Paula talk herself out of leaving Charlo when she first realizes he is not a nice guy?

7. How does Paula first see the body of her dead husband?

8. What attracted Paula to Charlo in the first place?

9. What rule does Paula make for herself for the sake of her children?

10. Why does Carmel say she can never think kindly about her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this novel. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

Paula endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book, and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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