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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. In Chapter 21, how many place settings are set for Tom's birthday party?

2. In Chapter 25, how many boxes of food does Anna have dropped off at Jack's wharf?

3. How old was Tom when his father threw a plate at his mother and started hiting her?

4. What birthday does Tom celebrate in Chapter 21?

5. In Chapter 14, what does Tom want to show Anna?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Anna and Tom help Eve in Chapter 13?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 25, where is Tom and why?

3. What does Magnus tell Anna about the house he and her mother live in?

4. What does Morrie tell Anna about Tom and his family in Chapter 19?

5. What type of routine does Anna fall into when she is with her mother in Chapter 23?

6. In Chapter 13, why does Anna have a bad night?

7. Why does Magnus call Anna in Chapter 21?

8. How did Tom's father die?

9. In Chapter 23, what does Tom tell Anna in his letter to her?

10. In Chapter 18, who does Anna find at Tom's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna wants to tell Fran to leave her husband. Why does Anna want to tell Fran to leave her husband? What experiences has Anna had that influences how she feels about Greg’s affair and what Fran’s reaction should be?

Essay Topic 2

Anna had a very close relationship with her father. What had Anna’s father told her about his family? What does Anna learn about his family when she visits them? How does the things that Anna learns change her opinion of her father?

Essay Topic 3

The novel takes place in several different locations. Does the settings serve as a backdrop for characters or nearly take on the role of a character?

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