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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 Chapter 10, what does Maggie ask Liz?

2. Who berates Liz in Chapter 9?

3. Which of the following words best describes Sean's father?

4. What does Liz want to discuss with Sean in Chapter 13?

5. Which of the following is the title of Sean's essay?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Liz an ill-fated character?

2. Why do the girls wear their prom gowns to the clinic?

3. Describe the way Liz reacts to Sean's rejection of marriage. Why does she behave this way?

4. What is the central cause of deterioration in the relationship between Maggie and Dennis?

5. Why does Maggie go to the clinic with Rod and Liz?

6. Why do you think Maggie and Liz have planned an urgent meeting?

7. What is ironic in Chapter 9?

8. Why do Sean and Liz want to get married?

9. Why does Sean assume that his father intercepted Liz's letter to him?

10. What does Maggie need from Liz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the important elements of the graduation scene? What symbolism is represented in the graduation scene? Why is this an important part of the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is the main conflict in My Darling, My Hamburger? Identify the sub-plots in the story. How do the sub-plots contribute to the underlying themes and the overall conflict?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the protagonist and antagonist in the story. How does the antagonist create conflict? How does the protagonist attempt to solve conflict?

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