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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. What did Megan plan to make for Patrick for Christmas?

2. What has been causing Timmy to fuss in Chapter 5?

3. Who is Laurie?

4. What does Megan plan to do as soon as Timmy leaves with his parents?

5. What does Patrick say must be the life expectancy of Megan's boyfriends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Though she has been engaged twice before, in Chapter 6 what does Megan note she has never done before?

2. How does Megan wake Patrick up when she realizes he is late for work?

3. What assumption do Patrick and Megan's families make about their relationship?

4. What does Megan decide she needs soon after Timmy leaves?

5. What does Megan do on Thanksgiving morning?

6. What has Megan felt a compulsion to do since she was a child?

7. What does Patrick give Megan in hopes of relieving her grief over Timmy leaving?

8. Explain Megan's failed college engagement.

9. Who do Megan and Patrick make toasts to in Chapter 6?

10. Describe Dave, Megan's former fiance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The largest hurdle that Megan and Patrick must overcome in their relationship is their fear of commitment. Discuss why both Megan and Patrick are afraid to commit to the relationship and how they go about overcoming their fears.

Essay Topic 2

The novel "Thanksgiving" is written in third-person point of view, from the perspectives of Megan and Patrick. Discuss how this point of view affects the reader's understanding of the characters, as well as their motivations in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dialogue used in the novel "Thanksgiving". How would you describe the dialogue and what effect does it have on the story?

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