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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maggie say is the only person John thinks about?

2. How do Harriet and Margaret greet each other?

3. What does Harriet look at when Margaret leaves for the second time?

4. How does Maggie want Margaret to prepare the egg?

5. What city does John remind Margaret they once shared a great breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Margaret so jealous of Harriet? What problems does Margaret's jealousy cause?

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