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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 2, "Georgiana," what does Georgiana's interaction with Brady at the dining table reveal about their relationship?

2. In Chapter 8, "Georgiana," what surprising revelation does Meg share with Georgiana about Brady?

3. In Chapter 7, "Sasha," what does the clash between the Glass Apartment and the Pineapple Street house reveal about the characters?

4. In Chapter 2, "Georgiana," what lessons does Georgiana learn through her crush on Brady?

5. In Chapter 6, "Darley," how does Darley react to Malcolm's firing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, "Georgiana," how does Georgiana's crush on Brady act as a catalyst for personal development?

2. In Chapter 4, "Sasha," how does Sasha's past relationship with Mullin impact her current understanding of love and commitment?

3. In Chapter 4, "Sasha," how does Sasha's honeymoon experience in Turks and Caicos reveal the differences in her and Cord's vacation preferences, and what does it tell readers about their relationship dynamics?

4. In Chapter 5, "Georgiana," what role does physical activity play in Georgiana and Brady's romantic relationship?

5. In Chapter 8, "Georgiana," how does the novel depict the tension between material abundance and ethical responsibility?

6. In Chapter 1, "Sasha," discuss how Sasha's interactions with her sisters-in-law, Georgiana and Darley, illustrate the complexities of blending different cultural backgrounds and how it impacts Sasha's sense of self.

7. In Chapter 5, "Georgiana," how does Georgiana's upbringing and schooling contribute to her challenges in the dating world?

8. In Chapter 8, "Georgiana," how does Brady's upbringing and exposure to different cultures influence his decision to work in the global health field, and how does Georgiana react to his reasons?

9. In Chapter 5, "Georgiana," how does Georgiana's connection with Brady evolve through their shared interest in tennis?

10. In Chapter 6, "Darley," how does the chapter highlight Darley's growing frustration and discomfort with the comments about her biracial children's appearance, and what broader societal issues does this frustration underscore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 17, "Georgiana," examine the motif of forgiveness and redemption in the novel, focusing on how different characters seek or offer forgiveness for their past actions.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use settings, such as the Brooklyn Bridge playground and the Broken Toy playground, in Chapter 3, "Darley" to convey deeper themes and emotions in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 16, "Sasha," how does the revelation of Georgiana's affair and the family's reaction to it highlight the destructive power of hidden truths?

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