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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. Dr. Nicky tells Joe that the road to joy is not paved with what?

2. As Joe and Beck's relationship worsens, whose relationship is improving?

3. Pondering the death of Benji and Peach, Beck describes herself as what?

4. Dr. Nicky breaks the patient-therapist boundary when he admits what?

5. Who gave Joe's address to Beck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Beck and Peach learn while in Little Compton? What happens to Peach?

2. Following Joe's discovery in Peach's house, what does he begin to do every morning? Why?

3. How does Dr. Nicky help Joe?

4. Who is really to blame for Peach's emergency? Why?

5. What does Joe discover while alone inside Peach's house following his romantic date with Beck? What does he realize after his discovery?

6. Who is the Captain? Who does Joe initially fear he is? How does the learn the Captain's true identity?

7. Where do Joe and Beck consummate their relationship? What is the outcome?

8. How does Joe end up alone in Dr. Nicky's office? What does Joe do while alone?

9. How does Dr. Nicky suggest getting rid of the mouse? How does Joe understand this idea?

10. What conflicting signals does Beck send Joe during their "everythingship"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Beck and Karen Minty. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? How do their similarities and differences highlight the novel’s themes?

Essay Topic 2

At one point in the novel, Joe notes: “Work in a bookstore and learn that most people in this world feel guilty about being who they are.” Explain how his idea is illustrated by the characters in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the effects technology and social media have on Joe and Beck. What point do you think the author is trying to make regarding these innovations?

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