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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. Who tells Ayinde that she could borrow her "I'm with Stupid" T-shirt?

2. Where is Lia when she has her dream?

3. How far apart will Andrew and Becky's two children be?

4. Why are the friends gathered at the park in "March Lia"?

5. While the friends are at the park, Lia notices something about Oliver. What does Lia notice about Oliver?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Becky's sense of humor shown in "October Becky"?

2. How does the readers' perception of Steve change in "January Kelly"?

3. How does the interview in "January Kelly" depict Kelly's entire life?

4. What is Kelly trying to do by not letting Steve help even when he offers?

5. Starting with "November Lia," tell how Lia is beginning to appear on the road to recovery.

6. What is the huge plot twist that happens in "January Becky"?

7. Explain the irony between how Ayinde's day begins and how it ends.

8. What action shows that Ayinde is beginning to come to terms with Richard's infidelity and the resulting child?

9. How does learning the truth about her childhood help Lia move toward reconciling with Sam?

10. Lia calls her mother at the end of the "January Kelly" with the intent of asking her to meet her so she can forgive her and let her know it. How does Lia's mother turn the tables?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Lia flies to Philadelphia, she leaves Sam behind, even though they love each other. Why does Lia assume her presence is hurting Sam? Where does her sense of guilt come from and how does this complicate her guilt? Why does she finally reach out to Sam?

Essay Topic 2

All four main characters are very different and have four very different lives with their husbands. Some women are forced to quit their jobs and stay at home with their children while the other women can go back to their careers. What are the similarities and differences among each of the four families?

Essay Topic 3

There were many themes throughout the story. Choose one of them and describe how it develops throughout.

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