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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. Whose apartment does Emily awaken in the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 3?

2. How does Sarah keep in touch with Emily in Part 3: Chapter 1?

3. How has Emily's boss changed in Part 3: Chapter 2?

4. What is Emily fearful of in Part 3: Chapter1?

5. Where does Peter pick Emily up in Part 3: Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pookie hospitalized?

2. Why does Sarah call Emily in Part 2: Chapter 3? What does Emily do as a result of this call?

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

4. What happens at Sarah's funeral and reception?

5. Who is Michael Hogan?

6. What are Sarah and Tony's sons doing in Part 3: Chapter 1?

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

8. Do you consider Emily to be successful in Part 2: Chapters 3 and 4?

9. Do you agree with Emily that Tony killed Sarah or do you disagree?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death is an inevitable part of life for the Grimes family and several funerals are attended over the course of the novel. Discuss death in the novel, focusing not only on the literal meaning.

Essay Topic 2

Is place important? Emily begins in Tenafly, NY in the 1930s and moves throughout the novel. On the other hand, Sarah remains fairly stagnant, even avoiding going to Montana because of distance. Discuss movement, traveling, and the fear of leaving in The Easter Parade.

Essay Topic 3

Emily places importance on her love life. Discuss Emily's romantic interludes, making sure to focus on one or two of her lovers in particular. What are her suitors like? Why is Emily so unlucky in love?

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