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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 happens at the start of Lucy's date that is awkward?

2. What kind of vote will determine whether the United Kingdom stays in or leaves the European Union?

3. Why is Joseph's dad feeling better than he usually does in Chapter 5?

4. Which student of Joseph's in soccer has a father who always argues with the referee?

5. What does Lucy wear when she and Joseph have sex for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Joseph's father and mother voting for the U.K. to leave the European Union?

2. How does Joseph plan on jump-starting his D.J.-ing in Part II?

3. What is Joseph's relationship with Chris like?

4. How does Paul react to the news of Lucy's relationship with Joseph?

5. How does Lucy feel about her first date with Michael Marwood?

6. What does Joseph really want to do for a career, even though he knows it is unrealistic, and why?

7. How does Joseph's mother react when she finds out he is dating Lucy, and why does she feel this way?

8. How does Lucy feel about sex with Joseph at first in Part II?

9. Why is Lucy in the process of separating from her husband Paul?

10. What problems does Joseph sometimes deal with in coaching youth soccer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Hornby sustain suspense throughout this novel, and what do you think is the main plot thread he uses to sustain suspense? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How would you describe Lucy's meeting alone with Joseph's mother, Mrs. Campbell? What are Mrs. Campbell's main objections to Lucy's and Joseph's relationship, and how does Lucy handle these misgivings? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think are some of the most significant and/or honest revelations that pass between Lucy and Joseph regarding issues of race and racism? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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