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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. Why does Leo like petunias?

2. What does May want to do for Neera?

3. What kind of greenhouse does the university say it wants?

4. Who does May sometimes compare herself to in her travels?

5. What is a fortnight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the word "shelter" mostly mean to May?

2. What does May see in New York City happening to the honey locusts?

3. Why does Blake think the trees on campus are behaving strangely?

4. What does May notice about Vanessa's relationship with her mother?

5. What happens on the beginning of May's trip to London?

6. What does Neera refer to as her arrangement with Adam?

7. What is one thing that makes May uncomfortable at night in Vanessa's?

8. Why does Leo love petunias?

9. What does May mostly decide to do when Neera tells her about her marital problems?

10. What does May think about Rose's apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who does May connect most effectively or deeply with in this novel, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does May feel about her first visit to a friend, Lindy? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Is May lonely? Why or why not? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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