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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 is Noah wearing at the beginning of the novel?

2. In "Reunion," what does Noah take for Allie when they go to sit on the porch after eating?

3. What has intimidated many of the boys Allie has dated?

4. What instrument does Noah play with Gus?

5. What does Noah purchase with his inheritance from Morris Goldman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the painting Allie had given Noah before they were separated.

2. What changes does Allie see in Noah when they reunite after fourteen years?

3. What does Allie look for on Noah's dock in "Reunion"?

4. In what ways does Allie acknowledge her relationship with Lon is less than perfect?

5. Describe Noah's one and only attempt to find Allie.

6. What does Allie remember most about Noah?

7. How did Noah come to adopt Clem?

8. What property did Noah acquire in order to protect it?

9. What did Allie's parents think of Noah?

10. In what way is New Bern "haunted" for Noah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allie Calhoun (nee Nelson) is the female protagonist of the story and the wife of Noah Calhoun. Discuss the character of Allie Calhoun, including her defining personality traits and the obstacles she faces throughout the narrative.

Essay Topic 2

What is an antagonist and, who or what is the antagonist of the novel The Notebook? How does the antagonist affect the relationship of Noah and Allie? Is the antagonist successful in keeping them apart? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Conflict is used to convey suspense and emotion. Discuss conflict in the novel The Notebook.

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