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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. Jo's daughter tells Jo that she plans to quit __________________.

2. In what year was Dana killed?

3. Eli tells Jo that he had been in love with whom?

4. What does Daniel ask Jo to admit?

5. In Chapter 11, where does Jo meet someone?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jo's reporting Eli's murder impact Sadie's life in a way Jo never considered?

2. Why is Jo almost pleased that Daniel threw the tomato at the wall next to her?

3. How does Jo indicate with her actions what she hopes will come from reconnecting with Eli?

4. How does Jo respond when Daniel wants to know if she planned to have an affair with Eli?

5. Describe the setting in which Eli killed Dana.

6. Why do Jo and Eli meet, and what do each of them say about their respective marriages?

7. How does Jo indicate by her actions in Boston what her intentions with Eli are?

8. How does Jo not pick up on why Daniel is upset with her after she meets Eli?

9. How does the police detective respond when Jo tells him of Eli's murder confession?

10. What are Jo's reactions after she leaves the police station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character, and issues. Provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

Miller is a master of dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each example, identifying the technique.

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