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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to David on page 193, what had a teenage Karen not been?
(a) A memorable face.
(b) A helpless victim.
(c) A willing participant.
(d) A gifted student.

2. Who refused to chauffeur the English girls around town during their visit?
(a) Elli.
(b) Mr. Kingsley.
(c) David.
(d) Karen.

3. How does Karen describe her relationship with Martin on page 205?
(a) As perfectly traditional.
(b) As perfectly okay.
(c) As perfectly common.
(d) As perfectly romantic.

4. When does the second section of the novel take place?
(a) The mid-70s.
(b) The mid-80s.
(c) The mid-2000s.
(d) The mid-90s.

5. According to Karen on page 164, who was the closest to Mr. Kingsley?
(a) Karen.
(b) David.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Manuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Karen compare the acting exercises the students completed while at CAPA?

2. According to Karen on page 197, how does she refuse to act around Martin?

3. In his letter, with what does Martin ask David for help?

4. After the English People left, what did Karen and Sarah do?

5. How does Karen describe her interest in David on page 175?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Karen reveal about her relationship with Martin when she was a teenager?

2. How does David feel about the accusations against Martin, as revealed on page 193?

3. Who is Manuel, according to Karen on page 163?

4. What career path did David follow after graduating from high school, as revealed on page 149? What failures did he experience, and what successes?

5. What does Karen ask Sarah to do following their meeting after Sarah's book signing? How does Sarah respond?

6. What happens when Sarah recognizes Karen after the book signing? What thoughts does Karen have that hint at her true character?

7. What is the "Brotherhood" Karen discusses on page 150? For what is this brotherhood responsible, in Karen's opinion?

8. How does Karen surprise David during auditions for Martin's play? What is the result?

9. How has David changed, both physically and emotionally, following his graduation from high school, as Karen explains on page 154?

10. How does Karen act around Martin, as revealed on page 197? How might her comments indicate her true feelings?

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