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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. According to Karen on page 234, what is her biggest problem with Sarah's novel?

2. Upon returning from London, where did Karen go?

3. For what does Karen ask her father on page 195?

4. What does David reveal about Sarah's novel that shocks Karen on page 199?

5. According to Karen on page 197, in what does she participate?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the second section of the novel begins, what does Karen reveal about the first section of the novel?

2. What is the subject matter of the play written by Martin?

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

4. How does Karen's father help Karen prepare for Martin's play? What items does Karen get?

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

6. According to Karen, what did she do following her graduation from high school? What did Sarah do?

7. What information does Karen learn from the article, as revealed on page 165-166?

8. What does Karen do on the opening night of Martin's play? Why does she do this?

9. What personal issue has Karen discussed in therapy, as revealed on page 181? What does she reveal to the reader about this aspect of her personality?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of the mothers to the novel. Despite the fact that neither Sarah’s, Karen’s, or Claire’s mother plays a big role in the novel, they have a powerful impact on the novel’s plot and themes. Discuss the impact of these women and how they help develop the plot and themes of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Appearances in the story can be deceiving. How do appearances differ from reality in this story? Discuss three characters, objects, or situations and how this idea applies to each.

Essay Topic 3

Heartbreak is a major theme of the novel. Choose three situations in which this theme is illustrated. Explain how each situation illustrates the theme of heartbreak, and evaluate what the author is trying to say about this subject.

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