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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. To what state do Carol and Jimmy retire?

2. What does Ann do when her mother refuses to buy her the item in #92?

3. Which of the following is NOT something Adele would put in Ann's school lunches?

4. A phone call at one o'clock in the morning at Carol and Jimmy's house reveals that ____________________.

5. Which college is Daniel attending?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Ann begin to realize about her mother and how she compares herself to her family?

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

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

6. What was life like for Carol growing up?

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

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

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

10. What is the symbolism of the sparkly red shoes and Ann's hair being cut by a hooligan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Carol and Adele. Both women want influence over Lillian but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

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

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