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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 does Carol tell her family about Paul?

2. To what state do Carol and Jimmy retire?

3. With which boy does Ann begin a sexual relationship?

4. With whom does Ann share the extra food in her lunches?

5. The young man in #152 is a member of ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Carol realize that Adele is using her and the family?

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

3. How does Adele try to sabotage Ann's relationship with Daniel Swan?

4. What is the relationship of the Pikes Peak rock in Benny's room to Carol's breast cancer?

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

6. How does Carol's perspective of her relationship with Adele underscore Adele's dysfunctional behavior?

7. What was life like for Carol growing up?

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

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

10. Why does Adele's relationship with Dr. Hawthorne signify her transition into a delusional state?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Carol. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Carol?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Carol and Adele. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Carol learn about the reality of Adele's life as opposed to the perceptions Adele has hoped to perpetuate?

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