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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 Patty Bancroft tell Beth when she calls?

2. What was Cindy's reason for getting married?

3. Patty Bancroft thinks that Beth is _____________ to stay living in the same place.

4. Where do Beth and Robert have a Thanksgiving meal?

5. Where does Mike Riordan take the school athletes at the end of the season?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Beth not panic when she learns that Robert has called his father after the bullying incident?

2. How do Beth and Robert react when they learn that several New York police officers have been killed?

3. When does Frannie realize that she needs to enlist Patty Bancroft's help to escape from Bobby?

4. What does Beth reveal to Cindy regarding another relationship with a man when they are at the beauty salon?

5. Why do Beth and Robert end up having Thanksgiving dinner by themselves?

6. What does Beth do as she begins to relax and feel less panicked in her new life?

7. How does Robert react when Beth and Mike begin to see more of each other?

8. What does Robert admit to Beth for the first time as they have Thanksgiving dinner?

9. How does Beth inadvertently end up on TV news and how does she feel about it?

10. What is the first slip that Beth makes in possibly revealing her former identity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of the family in BLACK AND BLUE. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the concept of family evolve in Beth and Robert's situation as they find other people who fill the typical family roles?

Essay Topic 3

What is the primary setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Quindlen choose to use this place in the novel?

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