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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 do Robin and Savannah promise to meet?

2. What makes Gloria's thoughts turn to her own dismal love life?

3. To where does Robin invite herself, much to Savannah's chagrin?

4. How does Bernadine feel about the mortgage payment not being made by John?

5. What do Bernadine and Gloria claim about Ted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bernadine first learn about John's assets?

2. How does Bernadine react to John's news?

3. Why is John's decision not too surprising?

4. What does Bernadine do with the rest of John's possessions?

5. What does Gloria discover about Tarik? How does she handle the situation?

6. How has Bernadine's stress level increased?

7. What has Bernadine's attorney discovered about John?

8. Why does Robin tolerate Russell?

9. How does Savannah end up meeting Lionel at the New Year's Eve party?

10. Describe Michael's treatment of Robin.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses a metaphor to portray Bernadine's life.

Part 1) What is this metaphor?

Part 2) What does it say about Bernadine's life?

Part 3) How does this affect Bernadine throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

Bernadine's children, John Jr. and Onika, are not very upset about their parents' divorce.

Part 1) How do they react when given the news?

Part 2) Why might be the reasons for the reaction?

Part 3) How does their father include them in his new life? Why are they fine with the changes?

Essay Topic 3

The three main characters are constantly in and out of relationships.

Part 1) Give an example for each character to support this statement.

Part 2) Why do their relationships not work?

Part 3) What advice would you give to them about being in a relationship?

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