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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. How old is Tilly Coogan?

2. What does Patrick agree to let Megan do if she joins him for dinner every night?

3. What does Megan decide would be "totally painful"?

4. At dinner, what does Megan say she's been waiting for Patrick to do?

5. What has Megan forgot to put on when she answers Patrick at her door?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Megan know much about babies?

2. What question does Megan think Patrick is going to ask her after in Chapter 4?

3. Describe Patrick's house.

4. What does Megan wear to the door when Patrick comes by to drop off Timmy in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Megan think it's a good thing that her parents have moved to Florida?

6. By Chapter 4, what had become a daily ritual for Megan and Timmy?

7. What does Megan resolve to do in preparation for Thanksgiving dinner?

8. How does Megan end up promising to have supper with Patrick every night?

9. What leads Megan to believe Tilly Coogan must lead a lonely existence?

10. Why does Patrick liken himself to Prince Charming at one point in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel "Thanksgiving" is an example of a romance novel. Discuss the characteristics of the romance novel and why "Thanksgiving" is an example of this genre.

Essay Topic 2

Megan and Patrick invite their families over for a joint Thanksgiving meal. Both sets of parents quickly begin to meddle in the affairs of their children, encouraging marriage. Discuss the parents' role in the issues faced by Megan and Patrick concerning marriage.

Essay Topic 3

The novel, "Thanksgiving" is set in present-day Williamsburg, Virgina. Discuss how the setting contributes to and influences the plot of the novel.

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