Jitterbug Perfume | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Opening, pp. 1-13

1. What are some examples of metaphors and/or similes from the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

2. How many storylines are established in Jitterbug Perfume? What are the settings of each?

3. Describe the character of Priscilla. What is her profession? What is her education?

4. Discuss Priscilla's relationship with Ricki. How do they know one another? What are their feelings about each other?

5. What is the one connection of the three separate plots in the opening of Jitterbug Perfume?

6. Discuss the...
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