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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. Why does Emily call Peter in Part 3: Chapter 3?

2. Why does Pookie go to the hospital in Part 2: Chapter 3?

3. How does Peter respond to Emily's threats in Part 3: Chapter 3?

4. Where is Emily working in 1965?

5. What can Tony's mood be described as after Sarah's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the party that Emily attends thrown by a friend in Part 3: Chapter 3.

2. Who is Michael Hogan?

3. Why is Pookie hospitalized?

4. What happens with Emily and Howard's relationship at the end of Part 3: Chapter 2?

5. Why does Emily refuse to help Sarah when she thinks about leaving Tony?

6. Why does Emily suddenly remember what happened the night of the party?

7. What does it say about Emily that she is committed to Howard Dunninger?

8. Why does it appear that this relationship between Howard and Emily will not work?

9. What happens at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 3?

10. Why does Emily call Peter in Part 3: Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the characters of Emily and Sarah.

Essay Topic 2

Who is your favorite character? Why do you like this character? Use at least three examples from the text. Who is your least favorite character? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Alcohol plays a major role in The Easter Parade, causing fighting and injuries, hurting people, and inhibiting successful lives. Choose one character from the text and discuss how alcohol has impacted his or her life.

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