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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 was Sebastian's profession?

2. Where does Charlie go to stay after departing with Tracy in Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?

3. Where does Linda's son live who is a twin?

4. What is the name of Marilyn Macauley's husband?

5. What was the only thing not destroyed in the fire that burned down Tommy Guptill's home and farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lila Lane? What can be observed of her character by her first interaction with Patty in Chapter 2, "Windmills"?

2. Why does it strike a nerve with Pete when Tommy asks about his mother?

3. What is the meaning of the title of Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?

4. How is the narrative related in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

5. Where did Tommy Guptill move his family after losing the farm? How did this impact the family?

6. How is the setting of Linda and Jay's home described in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

7. In what setting does Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory" begin? What mood does the setting evoke?

8. What in Charlie Macauley's past has caused him inner anguish?

9. How is foreshadowing employed in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

10. How would you describe Patty Nicely's character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Lucy Barton and Annie Appleby in Anything Is Possible. How are these characters similar in their current lives? How would you compare their backstories? What does each of these characters symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of the rug in "Sister" and the registration card in "Dottie's Bed and Breakfast." How are these symbols emphasized in each story? What do they represent? How do these symbols connect to the overall themes of the compilation?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Linda and Jay in "Cracked." What is the basis of their relationship? For how long have they been married? What sacrifices does Linda make for Jay? Why?

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