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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 is David's last name?

2. Where does Caroline agree to marry Al?

3. Where did David's parents never feel comfortable?

4. Where does Al sleep after helping Caroline get home?

5. Why is David unable to be intimate with Norah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norah do to calm her nerves while Paul is in school?

2. What happens unexpectedly when Norah gives birth?

3. What happens while Norah is driving home on the night of her anniversary?

4. What does Caroline tell her nosy neighbor after Al is seen at her house?

5. What did David promise Norah when he saw the gift she got for him for their anniversary?

6. What is so surprising about Al finding Caroline?

7. Why has David been unable to be intimate with Norah?

8. Why does Norah regret buying the camera for David?

9. When does Caroline realize that she has to keep Phoebe?

10. What does Norah do when she goes to see Howard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Photography was a major theme and device in this book. Where did it appear, and how was it used to further the plot along in a unique way?

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the main differences between Phoebe and most of the other people around her? How did some people respond to these differences?

Essay Topic 3

Music was something that was incredibly important to Paul. Why was this so important to him, and how did this shape his character and guide his actions in the book?

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