5. The attorney tells Bernadine that John had sold his partnership in the software company for only three thousand dollars and is now a regular salaried employee making eighty thousand dollars. How much had a previously been making?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom does Savannah travel to Phoenix?

2. How has Bernadine's stress level increased?

3. Describe Michael's treatment of Robin.

4. How is John causing Bernadine more stress?

5. What does Savannah think of herself, when she looks in the mirror?

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

7. What does Savannah learn about Lionel on the trip?

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

9. What have John's goals done to Bernadine?

10. What do Savannah and Robin discuss in the steam room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All the chapters about Robin and Savannah are written in the first person point of view.

Part 1) What is first person?

Part 2) Write a brief summary about Robin.

Part 3) Write a brief summary about Savannah.

Essay Topic 2

The focus of this book is on relationships between men and women.

Part 1) Give two examples of the relationships found in this book.

Part 2) Compare and contrast these two relationships.

Part 3) What have you learned about relationships from this book? Use information from the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

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