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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. Where does Elizabeth go when the crisis with her older daughter is solved in Chapter 1 before she gets to the school?

2. By what time has Elizabeth returned from running, showered, dressed, and started to make breakfast in Chapter 1?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 2, how many pairs of tights and shirts does Elizabeth put on to go running?

4. How old is a Chilean writer who observes Elizabeth's night class in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 2 while Elizabeth is at breakfast, how many emails does she get from work?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what things does Elizabeth keep private when she talks to her co-homeroom teachers?

2. What is discussed during a work meeting in Chapter 2, and why does Elizabeth not speak up during the meeting?

3. Who are Elizabeth's only friends at work, and how long did it take them to trust Elizabeth?

4. What do Elizabeth and Sasha do after going to the beach, and how does Elizabeth sleep better at Sasha's than at home?

5. Who is Elizabeth's favorite neighbor in her apartment building?

6. How did Elizabeth and her husband end up in bankruptcy court?

7. What does the Chilean writer tell Elizabeth about her sister?

8. What does Elizabeth do on Thursday nights and why?

9. What does Elizabeth's co-homeroom teacher tell Elizabeth she does and then shows her in Chapter 2?

10. In Chapter 3, how far does Elizabeth run and how does she feel afterwards?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth and her husband have to file for bankruptcy. Why do Elizabeth and her husband have to file for bankruptcy? How have poor money management and circumstances led to their financial issues?

Essay Topic 2

A character arc is the inner journey of a character in a book. How does the story show Elizabeth’s growth of character? Why is her transformation a character arc?

Essay Topic 3

Elizabeth and Sasha become friends in high school. How would you describe the relationship between Elizabeth and Sasha in high school?

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