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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 did Keith take from Mari's?

2. For what does Ginny use the 10 pound note her aunt had in the envelope?

3. Who helps Ginny decide what to do?

4. Who yells in Italian?

5. What had Peg's letter said not to bring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ginny's experience in the theater?

2. Describe the process Ginny goes through to purchase the tickets.

3. What does Richard say when asked what he sold the Queen?

4. Who opens the door when Ginny goes to the address in London given in the letter?

5. What does Ginny think of the streets in Rome and how does she find the metro station?

6. What does Ginny ask Beppe when they arrive at his apartment and what does he do there?

7. How does Ginny and Keith get David in the car when he is drunk?

8. What is Ginny's experience the second night of Keith's show, and what does he do?

9. What is contained in the second envelope?

10. What does Ginny decide to do to get rid of the tickets she now holds and how many does she give away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "13 Little Blue Envelopes", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement.) Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "13 Little Blue Envelopes. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

"13 Little Blue Envelopes" belongs to the teen novel genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the teen novel genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a teen novel and a historical novel?

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "13 Little Blue Envelopes" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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