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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. Larry recalls a particular morning in which month?

2. Who has a birthday party at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 2?

3. Who is Hallie's husband?

4. Where do Sally and Larry have to move for Larry's new job?

5. What disease does Sally have?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the theme of rescue extend in Part 2: Chapter 2?

2. How has the necessity for rescue changed between the two couples?

3. What plans has Charity made for her family for after her death?

4. How has Sid and Charity's home changed from the time the Langs first saw it in 1938?

5. Why does Larry consider their year in Italy to be one of the best and most youthful for Sally and him?

6. How is Charity managing her illness?

7. Why is this chapter the climax of the book?

8. What is the situation the characters find themselves in when the novel returns to the present day in 1972?

9. How does Charity maintain control even though her death is imminent?

10. Explain the method that Sally has of categorizing her memories.

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

Describe the similarities of Larry and Sally's backgrounds. What insecurities do they share? What work ethic do they share? How have their backgrounds made them into the people they are today?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the similarities of Sid and Charity's backgrounds. What insecurities do they share? What confidences do they share? How have their backgrounds made them into the people they are today?

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