The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Jennifer Lynch
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Jennifer Lynch
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 123 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laura write she enjoys borrowing from her cousin?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Shoes.

2. Where was the entry from August 11, 1984, written?
(a) Harold's house.
(b) Leo's house.
(c) Laura's bedroom.
(d) The woods.

3. Who was with Laura when she met the boys described on October 20, 1985?
(a) Shelley.
(b) Ronnette.
(c) Donna.
(d) Maddy.

4. On what date did Laura write of finally getting her period?
(a) September 1, 1984.
(b) August 18, 1983.
(c) August 31, 1984.
(d) July 30, 1982.

5. Whom does Laura write she hopes is still her friend on April 24, 1986?
(a) Shelly.
(b) Bobby.
(c) Leo.
(d) Donna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laura Palmer's birthday?

2. What is the name of Benjamin Horne's son?

3. What drug does Laura write of experiencing on October 12, 1985?

4. At what time is Laura's August 6, 1986, entry written?

5. What name did Laura give her horse that was given as a birthday gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Laura write the entry from August 11, 1984? What watches over her?

2. Describe Laura's poem from July 29, 1984. Who is the subject of the poem?

3. Describe the thematic and symbolic elements which begin to emerge in the narrative in Laura's 14th year. What themes emerge?

4. What does Laura describe in the entry from September 11, 1986? When was it written?

5. What imagery does Laura use in describing her dream on August 7 1984? What foreshadowing is indicated?

6. What is the basis of the source material for The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer? What is the subject of the book?

7. When and where does Laura write her entry from August 6, 1986?

8. Describe the symbolism in Laura and Donna's friendship as it evolves in Part 4, April 23, 1986 to July 25, 1986. How does it tie into the narrative's themes?

9. What does Laura write of her dreams on July 23, 1984? What imagery is used?

10. Describe the major thematic elements in Part 5, August 3, 1986 to October 1, 1986. How do these reflect the protagonist?

(see the answer keys)

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