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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 did Orion's mother reach out to Orion's Grandfather?

2. Where did Belinda work?

3. What is Annie's mother, Sunny's, real name?

4. What was the name of Annie's first art show at Viveca's gallery?

5. Where is Orion heading in Section 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the controversy over Joe Jone's death in Section 1?

2. How does Annie's career progress, as she tells it in Section 1?

3. Who is Ruth Fletcher?

4. Why did Albie and Annie decide to get married in Section 1?

5. What is a secret quality that Minnie and Annie have in common as revealed in Section 1?

6. How does Annie describe, in Section 1, the first time she mets Orion's mother?

7. How does Annie describe her daughter Ariane, in Section 1?

8. How does Annie describe the change in her son, Andrew, between his child hood and present day, in Section 1?

9. Why does Orion get "fired" in Section 1?

10. How does Annie describe Albie in Section 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel starts with the poem, Ghost of Chance, by Adrienne Rich. Analyze the poem to understand its meaning. Why would Lamb select this poem to open the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What is imposter syndrome and how does it impact Annie throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Who or what is to blame for the breakdown of Orion and Annie's marriage?

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