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Tom Lake Quiz

Ann Patchett

This Study Guide consists of approximately 41 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Tom Lake.

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 9 - 12

Chapters 13 - 16

Chapters 17 - 21

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

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Tom Lake Quiz

Ann Patchett

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How did Lara end up in L.A.? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

Ripley wanted her to audition for a movie he was making.

Nelson invited her to visit his film set.

Her grandmother paid for her ticket and told her to follow her dreams.

Her parents told her if she was not going to college, she had to get out of the house.

2.

What did Lara and do on their first afternoon together? (from Chapters 5 - 8)

Walked around the lake, shared a picnic, and went swimming.

Smoked cigarettes, went swimming, and swapped acting stories.

Played cards, had sex, and smoked cigarettes.

Walked around the lake, smoked cigarettes, and had sex.

3.

Why did Lara and Duke break up? (from Chapters 17 - 21)

Cat told her Duke was a cad.

Duke cheated on Lara with Pallace.

Lara thought she was in love with Sebastian.

Duke started seeing Cat.

4.

Why did Lara audition for Our Town? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

She wanted to be rich and famous.

She always dreamed of being on stage.

She wanted to please her grandmother.

She thought she could play a better Emily.

5.

Why does Emily cry when she tells Lara she is engaged? (from Chapters 5 - 8)

She loves Benny, but does not want kids as much as he does.

She loves Benny, but does not want to be a bride.

She is afraid of losing her virginity.

She fears committing to Benny for the rest of her life.

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