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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. Faith has twin babies named Beau and what?

2. What is the occupation of Merit's father?

3. Audrey is convinced that her husband is doing what?

4. As the novel opens, one of the friends is doing what?

5. Merit was attending what sort of school when she met her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Friendship is set up as the main theme of the novel, in the prologue. What do you think are two qualities that make a good friend and why?

2. What affect does Merit's father's death have on Eric and what does that say about Eric's character?

3. What is Merit's relationship to her father?

4. In this section, Kari adopts her niece's baby girl. What are your views of adoption, in general?

5. Why does Patsy cover for Faith, when Faith is almost caught in a lie and what is the resulting conversation between Patsy and Faith?

6. How do you think that Merit should handle Eric's abuse?

7. Faith and Slip see Audrey sunbathing topless next door. How do you feel about Audrey's antics.

8. How does hiding things in her hair make Merit feel?

9. Do you think that Kari should tell her brother that the baby is his daughter, Mary Jo's?

10. Why does Audrey's ability upset Faith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used a lot throughout the book. Write about one instance each for any three book club members where foreshadowing was used to give the reader a glimpse into that club member's future.

Essay Topic 2

At a few points in the book, Audrey seems to have psychic visions.

Part 1. List at least three examples of Audrey's supposed psychic powers.

Part 2. Do you believe in psychic abilities? Why or why not?

Part 3. What would you do if you had psychic powers like Audrey's?

Essay Topic 3

When Beau begins to exhibit feminine qualities, Faith thinks that she can shape him into a more masculine child. Also, when Grant tells his father that he's gay, Grants father reacts badly and, essentially, disowns him. Using examples from both the book and your real life experiences, discuss how you feel about the reactions of both Faith and Grant's father. For example, do you think it's possible for parents to shape their children to be something they wouldn't naturally be and, if so, do you think it's ethical? Why or why not?

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