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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. What does Claire decide to skip as a result of her depression?

2. What is it that Ingrid wants Astrid to do to help her get out of prison?

3. What place does Astrid still love the best?

4. How much of the money does Rena want when Astrid sells her belongings?

5. As a result of Claire's depression, what does Ron want to do with Astrid?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Astrid fit in with Yvonne and Niki?

2. What unwanted attention does Astrid get when she lives with Rena?

3. Describe Astrid's experience at MAC.

4. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

5. What significance does the art museum have in Astrid's life?

6. Why does Claire become depressed?

7. What role does money play in Rena's home?

8. Why does Susan visit Astrid?

9. What does Ingrid mean when she tells Astrid, "I am your home"?

10. How does Astrid interpret the scene at the maternity ward when all the woman shout out for their mothers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What type of relationship do Astrid and Paul have? Does Astrid use Paul as a form of protection or security?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ingrid. What do other characters say about her? Are these things true? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the novel's characters are detestable as a result of the way they treat Astrid. Which character is the most detestable and why?

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