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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. In Book Two: Chapter 2, what does Becka realize about Trey after getting back together with him?
2. In Book Two: Chapter 2, what do the girls say about the vigils or protests they attend in New Haven?
3. In Book Two: Chapter 5, why does Lucy's brother require a shot from the doctor?
4. In Book Two: Chapter 4, what does Lucy's friend say about having an affair with an impotent man?
5. In Book Two: Chapter 3, what did Lucy notice about her hair after dyeing it?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Book 2: Chapter 4, what is William's tower and what does it symbolize to him?
2. In Book 2: Chapter 5, why does William believe that giving away the money he inherited would not make a difference?
3. In Book 2: Chapter 4, why does the narrator miss her daughters so much, and what is preventing them from visiting her?
4. In Book 2: Chapter 1, what causes William to weep?
5. In Book 2: Chapter 3, what does William decide to take with him to meet Lois Bubar, and how does it turn out?
6. In Book 2: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist come up with the idea for the story about Arms Emory and Legs?
7. In Book 2: Chapter 3, who does Lucy tell about her sister finding God, and how do they react?
8. In Book 2: Chapter 2, what is significant about the location where the group sits for their picnic?
9. In Book 2: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist observe about the town and its inhabitants?
10. In Book 2: Chapter 4, what is William's new calling, and who is Joe?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what ways does Lucy by the Sea explore the theme of identity, and how do different characters navigate questions of selfhood and belonging throughout the text?
Essay Topic 2
Examine how the book depicts aging and its effects on the characters, including Lucy and her relationships with others.
Essay Topic 3
What do you think is the most significant turning point or moment of change in Lucy by the Sea, and how does this impact the characters and the overall meaning of the text?
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