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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. According to Karen on page 163, who is the real Manuel?

2. What type of plays does David's theatre company perform?

3. According to Karen on page 151, what function does David often perform at CAPA?

4. According to Karen on page 202, who became a favorite with the English girls?

5. How many guns does Karen get for Martin's play?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Karen, what did she do following her graduation from high school? What did Sarah do?

2. How does Karen act around Martin, as revealed on page 197? How might her comments indicate her true feelings?

3. What career path did David follow after graduating from high school, as revealed on page 149? What failures did he experience, and what successes?

4. What is the "Brotherhood" Karen discusses on page 150? For what is this brotherhood responsible, in Karen's opinion?

5. How does David feel about the accusations against Martin, as revealed on page 193?

6. How does Karen surprise David during auditions for Martin's play? What is the result?

7. What does Karen ask Sarah to do following their meeting after Sarah's book signing? How does Sarah respond?

8. As the second section of the novel begins, what does Karen reveal about the first section of the novel?

9. Who is Manuel, according to Karen on page 163?

10. What personal issue has Karen discussed in therapy, as revealed on page 181? What does she reveal to the reader about this aspect of her personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how their time at CAPA foreshadows Sarah and Karen’s future selves. How does their time in high school impact these characters as adults?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the mothers to the novel. Despite the fact that neither Sarah’s, Karen’s, or Claire’s mother plays a big role in the novel, they have a powerful impact on the novel’s plot and themes. Discuss the impact of these women and how they help develop the plot and themes of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Sarah and Karen. How are they similar, and how are they different? Support your answers with examples from the text.

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