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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 Sid bring for Larry in the morning?

2. What do Sally and Charity talk about?

3. What concerns Sid about Charity?

4. Which anniversary do Sid and Charity celebrate?

5. What body of water do Larry and Sally view from their new apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the range of emotions that Larry experiences within a 24-hour period.

2. How are Sid and Charity described?

3. What is the impact of Larry's job loss on both couples?

4. How do Larry and Sally celebrate their good news?

5. Describe how the author introduces the reader to Larry Morgan at the beginning of the novel?

6. Compare Sid and Larry's views on what constitutes good writing.

7. What is the outcome of Sally's labor and delivery experience?

8. Why have Larry and Sally come to visit Sid and Charity?

9. Describe the first year in Madison for Sally and Larry.

10. Explain the flashback that the author uses in Part 1: Chapter 2.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Larry's job loss is an opportunity for Charity to work her connections to find him a job. Why is Larry open to Charity's help when her own husband rejects all her attempts to further his career? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Sally is able to share some memories of Charity with Hallie before Charity dies. How can Sally know Charity better than Charity's own daughter? Why are these memories such a poignant gift for Hallie?

Essay Topic 3

What conflicts become apparent in the marriage of Sid and Charity? What resentments build as a result? How do they punish each other as the marriage ages?

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