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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maggie tell Fiona?

2. What does Serena think of the apology?

3. Why does Fiona decide to have the baby?

4. Fiona becomes upset and does what?

5. What does Maggie feel as she speaks to Serena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. How is Maggie a loving and caring wife, mother, and friend?

2. Give specific instances of her character.

3. How is this different than her son?

Essay Topic 2

1. Is Maggie Ira's FOIL?

2. Describe each character. How are they alike?

3. How are they different?

4. How do the characters compliment each other?

Essay Topic 3

Maggie often wonders about what could have been. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

1. What are some happenings that Maggie wishes were different in her life?

2. How can Maggie make those changes now?

3. What is it about Maggie's personality that makes her unable to accept her life?

4. Being unsatisfied with ones life or personal projects can be extremely draining and depressing. Do you think that Maggie ever exhibits these qualities in the novel? Why or why not?

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