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My Sister’s Keeper
Jodi Picoult
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday, part 1
Wednesday, part 2
Thursday, part 1
Thursday, part 2
Friday
The Weekend
Monday, part 1
Monday, part 2
Tuesday
Wednesday, part 1
Wednesday, part 2
Thursday
Epilogue
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Anna Fitzgerald
Sara Fitzgerald
Campbell Alexander
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Context
Plot Overview
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Prologue
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday, part 1
Wednesday, part 2
Thursday, part 1
Thursday, part 2
Friday
The Weekend
Monday, part 1
Monday, part 2
Tuesday (2)
Wednesday (2), part 1
Wednesday (2), part 2
Thursday
Epilogue
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Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
Why can't Kate and Anna be like the other sisters in the novel?
They're too intertwined and unable to exist independently.
They're too immature and unable to grow up.
They're too dominated by their mother, Sara, to function independently.
They secretly hate each other.
2
of 5
What is the purpose of Campell's ever-changing explanations for his dog?
To show how clever Campbell is
To show that the truth is often kept hidden
To frustrate and irritate the other characters
To mask his past relationship with Julia
3
of 5
What is Brian's role in the Fitzgerald family?
He dominates and controls his family.
He largely ignores his family.
He mostly observes and listens to the different members of the family.
He causes more trouble for his family.
4
of 5
What happens when characters look at old photographs?
They notice the vast differences between the past and present.
They notice few differences between the past and present.
They think about how much better things are now.
They appreciate the memories they've all shared together.
5
of 5
In what way is love like fire?
It destroys completely.
It both sustains and destroys.
It neither helps nor hurts.
It burns and blisters.
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