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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 Bernadine unhappy with her job as a controller for a real estate management company?

2. What has John just informed Bernadine?

3. Why is Savannah's first impression is one of being pleasantly surprised?

4. Who is Kenneth Dawkins?

5. What is Gloria shocked to find?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Tarik not want his father to visit?

3. How does Bernadine cope with the news from the divorce lawyer?

4. Describe Michael's treatment of Robin.

5. Why is Savannah moving to Phoenix?

6. How is John causing Bernadine more stress?

7. What does Gloria want for her son?

8. What is Savannah's first impression of Lionel?

9. Why is Robin apprehensive about Michael?

10. With whom does Savannah travel to Phoenix?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bernadine rids herself of John and his possessions in a similar way to how he has treated her throughout their relationship.

Part 1) How has John treated Bernadine?

Part 2) How is this scene ironic?

Part 3) What does John do to attempt to keep her from getting access to his fortune? Does is work? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Gloria regularly takes blood pressure pills when she is stressed.

Part 1) What is the cause of her stress?

Part 2) To what does the stress lead?

Part 3) Predict what changes she will make in her life to live healthier and with less stress.

Essay Topic 3

Tarik's character goes through tremendous growth through the book.

Part 1) Describe Tarik when the reader first meets him.

Part 2) How is Tarik at the end of the book?

Part 3) What events throughout the book lead to this change in his character?

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