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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 Book 3: Part 6, what does Charlie think about the baby's name?

2. In Book 3: Part 1, why does Charlie want to leave work early today?

3. In Book 3: Part 4, what prompts Charles to change his plans and walk home?

4. In Book 3: Part 1, how does Dr. Morgan react to Charlie's request to leave work early?

5. In Book 3: Part 1, what does Charlie buy from the grocery store on this day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is David's house commissioned by the military, and how does it impact his living situation?

2. Why are protestors gathering in the Square?

3. Why does David believe it is difficult to eavesdrop on conversations at the lab during the busy period?

4. How has the government's actions, or lack thereof, contributed to the flood?

5. What changes occurr in Washington Square, and how does it affect Charlie's walks?

6. Why does C. believe that the Marriage Act will be overturned, and what is his argument against it?

7. What happens on the day David's grandfather is taken away?

8. Describe the setting in Part 6. What details indicate the time and place in which this story is taking place?

9. What are the strict orders regarding discussing the new disease at the lab?

10. What does David experience when they saw that there were no protestors one evening?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the Nativity play in "Patricia"?

Essay Topic 2

Why is David unable to see a future with Charles, even though the two men get along well?

Essay Topic 3

What is the most important factor in David’s decision to leave his home? Support your answer with specific evidence and examples from the novel.

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