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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 - Book 1: Chapter 1 - Chapter 3

1. Describe the scene that opens the novel, in terms of setting, action and narration.

2. What is Jack's position at the college?

3. What does Babette look like?

4. Why did Babette want to see "station-wagon" day?

5. Describe the family lunch the Gladneys eat, in terms of who attended, what they ate and what the mood was.

6. Who makes up the group of teachers in the pop culture department?

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