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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. What did Ro used to call her dad and ask if it was okay to buy with a short best-before date?

2. Who suggests lighting a fire in Chapter 61?

3. What color is the bank robber's hair?

4. When does the real estate agent plan to try the other apartment that is for sale?

5. In Chapter 44, what does Jack find in the fireplace?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the bank robber get the key to the other apartment?

2. What does Anna-Lena say about being a boss?

3. What does Zara do after the hostage situation?

4. What does Jim remember that his wife used to do?

5. What does the narrator say is the truth at the end of the book?

6. Why does Jack get annoyed when he interviews Julia and Ro?

7. Why does Lennart go to the closet for some pants?

8. Why does Lennart look like he is bleeding in Chapter 61?

9. What does Estelle say about the secret of a long marriage?

10. During Lennart's interview, what does Jack say about marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analogies are used to compare an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar. How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Roger and Anna-Lena have communication problems. How would you describe the relationship between Roger and Anna-Lena? How does communication cause problems in their marriage?

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