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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. How old is a Chilean writer who observes Elizabeth's night class in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 1, how many trains does Elizabeth take to work?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Elizabeth's co-homeroom teacher eat that is served on Tuesdays?

4. How far is the building where Elizabeth works in Chapter 1 from the subway?

5. In Chapter 1, how old is Elizabeth's neighbor, Josslyn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elizabeth's co-homeroom teacher tell Elizabeth she does and then shows her in Chapter 2?

2. Who is Elizabeth's favorite neighbor in her apartment building?

3. How did Elizabeth and her husband end up in bankruptcy court?

4. What does Elizabeth say about her teaching?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what are Elizabeth's thoughts about running?

6. Who is Kayla, and why does Elizabeth have to look for her in Chapter 2?

7. In Chapter 2, why does Elizabeth skip a run, and what does she try to do instead?

8. What type of students does Elizabeth teach in her night class?

9. What is discussed during a work meeting in Chapter 2, and why does Elizabeth not speak up during the meeting?

10. In Chapter 2, what things does Elizabeth keep private when she talks to her co-homeroom teachers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elizabeth has a troubled relationship with her parents. How would you describe the relationship that Elizabeth has with her parents? Why does Elizabeth have a troubled relationship with her parents?

Essay Topic 2

Josslyn is murdered. How does Elizabeth feel about Josslyn’s murder? How does she grieve and why?

Essay Topic 3

Elizabeth is married. How would you describe the relationship between Elizabeth and her husband? How do parenting responsibilities and challenges in their lives affect their relationship?

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