The Love of My Life

What is the primary conflict that develops between China and Jeremy over the course of the story?

• Their long-distance relationship

• Their different college experiences

• Their handling of an unplanned pregnancy

• Their disagreement about future career paths

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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How does the author use weather imagery throughout the story?

• To foreshadow positive events

• To reflect the characters' emotional states

• To create a sense of adventure

• To emphasize the passing of time

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What literary device is employed in the line "More than moon, that was it, lovers parting and their tears swelling like an ocean"?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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How does Jeremy's attitude toward the pregnancy change over time?

• From excitement to reluctance

• From denial to acceptance

• From concern to indifference

• From panic to calculated detachment

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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What does China's refusal to go to a doctor or hospital suggest about her character?

• Her rebellious nature

• Her fear and denial

• Her distrust of medical professionals

• Her desire for privacy and control

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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How does the author use pop culture references throughout the story?

• To provide comic relief

• To establish the time period

• To draw parallels to the characters' situation

• To criticize societal norms

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What is significant about the setting of the motel room?

• It represents freedom and independence

• It symbolizes the characters' isolation and desperation

• It serves as a romantic getaway

• It highlights the characters' wealth and privilege

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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How does the author's description of the birth scene contribute to the overall tone of the story?

• It creates a sense of joy and wonder

• It emphasizes the clinical nature of the event

• It heightens the feeling of fear and revulsion

• It portrays the event as a spiritual experience

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What does Jeremy's internal monologue during his arrest reveal about his character?

• His deep remorse for his actions

• His confusion about the legal process

• His tendency to distance himself from responsibility

• His concern for China's wellbeing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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How does the story's ending reflect the theme of lost innocence?

• By contrasting the characters' past and present selves

• By showing the characters' academic achievements

• By describing the natural beauty around them

• By focusing on their future plans and aspirations

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