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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. In Chapter 25, what plant is dead in the corner of the kitchen?

2. How long ago in Chapter 2 did Emma have the garden shed remodeled for a workspace for Leo?

3. In what type of restaurant did Emma ask Leo to marry her?

4. How far is Alnmouth from London by fast train?

5. At the end of Chapter 27, when does Leo make plans to meet Emma?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chatper 15, where does Ruby think she and her mother are going and why?

2. How did Emma lose her parents?

3. What happens when Emma takes Ruby to nursery in Chapter 28?

4. What is Emma known for?

5. What is the news in Chapter 4?

6. vWhy does Leo decide to attend a death conference in Chapter 16?

7. What news does Emma receive in Chapter 6?

8. What does Emma remember about her meeting with Jeremy after Janice disappeared?

9. Why does Emma call Jill at the beginning of Chapter 9?

10. Why was Emma late for her wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

With Leo, Emma receives a second chance at happiness. How does Emma receive a second chance at happiness with Leo?

Essay Topic 2

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Love of My Life to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Walsh use foreshadowing in the book? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

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