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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 Astrid meet Paul for the first time?

2. Now that Astrid is living with Rena and has distanced herself from her mother, which of the following does she feel like?

3. In what country did Ingrid and Astrid visit a battlefield long ago?

4. When Yvonne leaves Rena's house, what is the name of the girl who moves in to replace her?

5. Where does Paul tell Astrid to check for letters at?

Short Essay Questions

1. After meeting her biological father, how does Astrid feel about him?

2. What is symbolic of Astrid rearranging her mother's letters into a poem?

3. Why doesn't Astrid want to stay with Ron after Claire's death?

4. Describe the visit that Astrid and Claire have with Ingrid.

5. How does Astrid feel about the possibility of Ingrid being released from prison?

6. What is Astrid's general response to Claire's death?

7. What offers does Ingrid get from others when she is released? Why does she take them?

8. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

9. When Astrid moves in with Rena, what does she begin to think of her mother?

10. Why does Claire become depressed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is used throughout the novel and in Astrid's life. Find three specific examples of irony in the novel and explain what role this piece of irony plays in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Ingrid often tells Astrid to embrace her loneliness. Does Astrid take this advice? If so, how? Does Ingrid truly embrace loneliness or is this a cover to hide her true emotions?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the relationship that Ingrid has with men. Do other women in the novel have the same problems with men? Do you think the writer is trying to send the reader a message? If so, what is it?

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