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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. Who tells Bart that he or she hates the ballet being performed at his party?

2. Who does Bart ask to perform at his birthday party?

3. What is Catherine surprised to know that Melodie knows a lot about?

4. How does Bart feel about Catherine's relationship with Chris?

5. What does the doctor say about Jory's condition after the accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Melodie visit Jory in the hospital?

2. What explains the fact that Bart didn't approve of Cindy's original dress but designed her ballet costume?

3. What is the source of irony at Bart's party?

4. Who does Jory blame for Melodie and Bart's affair and why?

5. What is Catherine's reaction to Melodie revealing her affair with Bart?

6. Describe Bart's self-esteem.

7. What makes Catherine an intuitive narrator?

8. Describe foreshadowing present in "Memories."

9. What is the reader left to wonder about Bart after Jory's accident?

10. Why does Jory's recovery give Catherine flashbacks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character develops most over the course of the novel? Which character learns the most over time? How does he or she learn this lesson?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance behind Bart's obsession with Cindy and Catherine's sexuality?

Essay Topic 3

Catherine's determination shows in the way she tries to protect her family. How does she make this attempt? What and who does Catherine protect her family from? Why?

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