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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Paul die?
(a) On the train.
(b) On a battlefield.
(c) In his sleep.
(d) On the ship.

2. What does Adele want to buy?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A little house.
(c) A fast food franchise.
(d) A new car.

3. What does Carol tell her family about Paul?
(a) He was an acquaintance.
(b) He was her husband.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He was a really good friend.

4. Adele has spent the royalty check money on a lavish car and __________________.
(a) cosmetic surgery.
(b) a college education.
(c) antiques.
(d) a house.

5. How long has it been since Ann has seen her mother?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Carol eventually marry?

2. What type of surgery does Jimmy have?

3. Carol's father leaves her enough money to ___________________.

4. What were the orders of the man in #155 during the war?

5. During the war, Carol is stationed near ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Paul's mission during the war; why does he not complete the mission; and, what are his and Carol's plans for the future?

2. When is Carol emotionally ready to sue the Brozeks over Benny's death?

3. Describe how Carol's life is much more dramatic in reality than Adele's theatrics.

4. How does Adele still try to manipulate Ann by spending the money inappropriately?

5. What is the symbolism of the ants crawling on the carrot cake?

6. Describe the graciousness of Carol and Jimmy toward Jay Brozek after Benny's death.

7. What is Adele's cottage like when Ann comes to visit?

8. How does Carol show depth of character in her life that Adele could not possibly understand?

9. Who is Paul Morgenstern and what role does he play in Carol's life?

10. How does Carol and Jimmy's son, Benny, die?

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