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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. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank use as a coping mechanism to deal with his emotional pain?

2. In Chapter 8: "October," what themes are enriched by the conversation about Jewish heritage?

3. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what is the setting at the beginning of the chapter?

4. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what does Cleo experience while walking to her apartment?

5. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what activity does Anders suggest they do during their time together in Malibu?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what role does the bar turned makeshift club play in Cleo's journey of self-discovery?

2. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the reunion between Cleo and Frank represent a turning point in the chapter's narrative, and what does it signify for their relationship?

3. In Chapter 9: "January," analyze the significance of Cleo's involvement in the art school tuition protest. How does her commitment to activism reflect her character and values?

4. In Chapter 11: "Early March," how does Cleo's impulsive purchase of gardening supplies reflect her emotional state?

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the hotel balcony jump undertaken by Frank reflect his character's desire for thrill and unpredictability?

6. In Chapter 10: "February," in what ways does the discussion between Anders and Christine about their son, Jonah, reflect their evolving relationship and the theme of parenthood in the chapter?

7. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what is the significance of the blue orchid?

8. In Chapter 7: "Late September," in what ways does the dark and ominous walk back to the hotel symbolize Cleo's internal conflict and her fear of the unknown?

9. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does the revelation of Cleo's self-harm affect the dynamics between the characters, and what does it suggest about the impact of past actions on the present?

10. In Chapter 9: "January," examine the role of the sugar glider in the chapter. How does its fate serve as a metaphor for the challenges in Frank and Cleo's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4: "Early August," how does the symbolism of the snowstorm and the characters' reactions to it in the chapter reflect their inner struggles, relationships, and emotional states?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does the chapter reveal the evolving dynamics of the relationships between Santiago, Anders, Cleo, and Frank, and what broader themes about human connection and vulnerability does it explore?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 8: "October," how does the symbolism of the snow-covered park in the final scene of the chapter connect to the themes of renewal and transformation in Cleo's life?

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