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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. Where is Dolores' bus kept?

2. In what state does Dolores live?

3. Which of the following is not one of the things consuming Billy when he begins an affair with Risa?

4. What has happened to Billy's wife?

5. Where had the wrecked school bus been parked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dolores find particularly sad about Billy Ansel?

2. What are the reactions when Nichole lies about Dolores on the witness stand?

3. Describe Nichole's feelings upon returning home after being hospitalized for so long.

4. What does Dolores reveal about Billy Ansel's situation?

5. What is Dolores' job and how long has she been doing it?

6. Describe the details of the bus accident.

7. How many people tell this story?

8. What surprising information does Billy tell Dolores about Nichole's testimony?

9. What does Dolores mean by "living in a sweet hereafter?"

10. Why is Billy not able to say what happened before the accident even though he was the only eye witness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Why did he choose to tell the story from the perspectives of four different people?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Dolores feels a huge relief when she hears that Nichole had hung the blame of the accident on Dolores' speeding. Is this an expected reaction? Is this reaction in line with Dolores' code?

Essay Topic 3

Develop a character study of Dolores Driscoll. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?

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