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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. How long has it been since Casey saw her father and stepmother when they show up at her restaurant in Chapter 28?

2. At what restaurant does Casey meet Oscar for their date in Chapter 23?

3. Where are Casey and Oscar going for his reading in Chapter 38?

4. What is Silas's response when Casey asks what his parents are like in Chapter 24?

5. How long ago did Vera's mother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Casey respond to seeing Silas at Iris in Chapter 21?

2. What is Casey's first date with Silas like?

3. What good news does Casey receive on the phone in Chapter 37?

4. How does Casey's relationship progress with Oscar in Chapters 34 and 35?

5. What leads up to Casey getting fired from Iris?

6. How does Casey respond to Silas's messages in Chapter 34? Why?

7. What new conflict is introduced via Adam in Chapter 33?

8. How does Oscar behave at the book reading in Chapter 38?

9. Why does Casey worry after leaving her manuscript at Muriel's apartment in Chapter 22?

10. How does Casey's emotional state begin to change in Chapter 36?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Casey's relationship with Caleb. How much older than Casey is Caleb? Where does he live? How do Caleb and Casey help each other in the course of the story? How does this change their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of creative expression and human connection in the novel. How does Lily King develop these themes through character and setting? What symbolism relates to these themes? Why are creative expression and connection important to Casey?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Casey's past with Luke. Where did she meet Luke? What was their relationship like? Why did Casey feel betrayed by Luke? How does this past relationship influence Casey's perspectives about romance and life in the present?

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