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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. Darcy remembers her and Dex's history - how did Darcy meet Dex?

2. Where does Darcy convince Dex to meet her?

3. What does Darcy put in Dex's box of things?

4. What is Claire's reaction to Darcy's pregnancy?

5. Darcy regrets her choice of doctor because...

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Darcy happy that neither Rachel nor Dex calls her?

2. Why is Darcy so happy about the positive pregnancy result?

3. Why does Darcy think that Marcus is "not the wedding-planning type"?

4. How does Darcy deal with Claire betraying her secret?

5. Why is Darcy upset by her brother, Jeremy, and his girlfriend, Lauren's, engagement?

6. Who has more emotions invested in Darcy and Marcus' relationship?

7. Describe Darcy's reaction to her England dwelling (i.e. Ethan's apartment).

8. Describe Darcy's doctor, Jan.

9. Describe Lauren, Darcy's future sister-in-law.

10. Are Dex and Darcy very similar people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the boys are born, their names come to Darcy's mind and she names them after Ethan. Ethan is touched. Why is the naming of someone after you such a high honor or hold such meaning?

Essay Topic 2

Marcus tells Darcy that he doesn't want to be with her anymore. Find examples of Darcy's behavior that would make her difficult to be with. As a reader, were you surprised that Marcus broke up with Darcy? Were there specific scenes that foreshadowed their breakup?

Essay Topic 3

SOMETHING BLUE is about one woman's transformation from social climber to responsible mom. Do you think that it is possible for a person to change so drastically? What conditions would be necessary to facilitate such a transformation?

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