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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 gives Patty courage in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?

2. What does Patty learn about herself after leaving Richard in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?

3. In "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)," Patty feels that her relationship with Joey will not improve until what happens?

4. Why does Patty return to childhood home in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?

5. What is the name given to Walter's project aimed at promoting zero population growth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Walter end up reading Patty's autobiography? What is the result of this action?

2. What does Patty do after leaving Richard? What causes her to leave there?

3. What is the outcome of Patty's relationship with Richard?

4. Describe Patty's relationship with her children in the years following her father's death.

5. What does Patty realize about herself and her siblings?

6. In what does Patty take courage?

7. Who is Jonathan and how does his family impact Joey?

8. In "The Fiend of Athens," what happens when Walter delivers a speech?

9. Briefly describe Joey's relationship with Connie as related in "Womanland."

10. How does Patty feel upon learning of the death of Lalitha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Connie and Jenna. How are their characters similar, and how are they different? How does each impact Joey?

Essay Topic 2

Is there hope for Walter and Patty? Why or why not? Base your answer on their history, beliefs, and behaviors.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of love.

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