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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 12 in Haley's short story, what weapon does the kid have who robs Sebastian?

2. In Chapter 14, what does Tom's father do for a living?

3. What is Shirley writing in Chapter 19?

4. In Chapter 17 when Serena's dad hugs her, what does she do?

5. In Chapter 19 when Serena goes to meet Tom on Saturday, how early is she?

Short Essay Questions

1. What rumor does Max share with Serena in Chapter 13?

2. At the end of Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, why does Sebastian think that his wife is quite an actress?

3. At the end of Chapter 14, what do Tom and Serena do after making love?

4. In Chapter 15, how does Serena spend her weekends?

5. In Chapter 17, what does Tom confess over lunch before the holidays?

6. How does Tom know Shirley Shilling?

7. In Chapter 14, what does Tom say about his sisters?

8. In Chapter 20, how productive is Tom in January?

9. What does Serena think about Tom's story Probable Adultery?

10. In Chapter 11, what problem keeps Haley awake at night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Serena begins to realize that her life would be totally different if she had never met Tony. What influence did Tony have on Serena’s life? How would her life have been different if she had never met him?

Essay Topic 2

Tony is much older than Serena when they begin their affair. How does the difference in their ages affect their relationship? Why is Tony the one who begins and ends the affair?

Essay Topic 3

Serena has regrets regarding her relationship with Tony and with Shirley. Why does Serena have regrets regarding those two relationships? How do her regrets influence the choices and decisions that she makes?

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