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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 does Joe leave behind in Peach's house?

2. When Joe goes to see Dr. Nicky, what name does he use?

3. Who calls Joe, preventing him from killing Dr. Nicky?

4. Who does Joe date for a short time while on a break with Beck?

5. Why is a police officer waiting for Joe outside his apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joe offer Beck a job at the bookshop? Who is an obstacle to her working there? Why?

2. Who is Ethan? What plan do Joe and Beck devise for him?

3. What does everyone believe happened to Peach? How does Beck react to this news?

4. Describe Joe and Beck's romantic date.

5. Where do Joe and Beck consummate their relationship? What is the outcome?

6. Why does Beck travel to Little Compton?

7. Where does Joe follow Dr. Nicky late one night? What happens?

8. How does Dr. Nicky suggest getting rid of the mouse? How does Joe understand this idea?

9. How does Joe end up alone in Dr. Nicky's office? What does Joe do while alone?

10. What happened to Candace? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Near the end of the novel, Joe remarks, “you should own what you love, it’s that simple.” How does he live this idea? What are the positive effects of living by this idea? What are the negative effects?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the effects technology and social media have on Joe and Beck. What point do you think the author is trying to make regarding these innovations?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the importance of character names in the novel. Choose three characters (Beck, Benji, Dr. Nicky, the Captain, Peach, or Karen Minty) and discuss how each’s name holds a significant, deeper meaning.

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