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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. Joe overhears Dr. Nicky's wife saying what?

2. In addition to typewriters, what other item does Joe collect?

3. What does Peach fear following the break-in at her apartment?

4. Where does Peach have a vacation house?

5. Who disagrees with Beck and Joe working together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Joe and Beck's romantic date.

2. How does Dr. Nicky suggest getting rid of the mouse? How does Joe understand this idea?

3. Who attacks Joe outside the bookshop? How is Joe able to recognize one assailant? What is the reason for the attack?

4. What does Joe learn about Dr. Nicky? How does he learn this information?

5. What emergency causes Beck to rush to Peach's aid?

6. Who is Karen Minty? How does Joe's relationship with her begin and end?

7. What are the effects of Beck and Joe working together?

8. What do Beck and Peach learn while in Little Compton? What happens to Peach?

9. How does Dr. Nicky help Joe?

10. Who is the Captain? Who does Joe initially fear he is? How does the learn the Captain's true identity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

To what extent is Joe a sympathetic character? Explain the “likeability” of Joe’s character, using examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. What does titling the novel “You” say about Joe? How does the title reflect the novel’s themes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the characters of Candace, Karen Minty, and Amy Adam. What does his interactions with each tell us about Joe?

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