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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. Where does Alice go to college?

2. How many windows are in the apartment Julia has shared with William?

3. Who is the first family member Julia tells about going to New York?

4. What month does Sylvie tell the twins that she is seeing William?

5. When Julia decides to got with Professor Cooper to New York, how long do they plan to be gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Julia tell Alice about her father when Alice is five, and how does it affect Alice?

2. What are Alice's thoughts when her mother visits her during Alice's freshman year in college?

3. Where is William found after he leaves Julia, and what is his condition?

4. What does Sylvie tell her sisters she is writing?

5. How do the twins react when Sylvie tells them she and William love one another?

6. In 1993, how do Cecelia, Izzy, Emeline, and Josie live together?

7. Why does Kent think they need to look for William after he tells Julia their marriage is over and he leaves?

8. In 1993, what is Sylvie doing?

9. What health issues does Sylvie have in 2008?

10. How does Emeline break the news that William and Sylvie are seeing one another?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Dembia orders that William quit keeping secrets. Why are keeping secrets detrimental to William’s health and well-being? Why is it important for him not to keep secrets?

Essay Topic 2

William has friends, especially Kent, who are there for him when he has struggles in his life. Who are some of the friends in William’s life? Why are they important in his life?

Essay Topic 3

William has never been close to his parents. It seems as though they are not interested in him or being with him. How has William’s upbringing affected his life and caused him to feel insecure?

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