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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 does Vanessa wear to Barbara's wedding?

2. How long after Joan is scheduled to go into space is Vanessa scheduled to go?

3. Where do Joan's parents live?

4. How long does Barbara say she was gone when she locked Frances outside?

5. What are the entrees at Barbara's wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joan think she should be assigned time in Mission Control?

2. What happens to Griff, and why do they not tell Vanessa right away?

3. Why does Vanessa say that only an idiot would call someone a "pansy" (210)?

4. What does Vanessa tell Frances when Frances shares that she likes being with Joan and Vanessa, but does not like being home?

5. What does Barbara have to say about leaving Frances locked outside the house?

6. What is Vanessa's response when Joan asks her to come pick up Frances one day?

7. How do the newly minted astronauts celebrate, and what announcement is made?

8. Why does Barbara bring Frances to Joan's apartment one night?

9. When and how does Donna have her and Hank's baby?

10. Why is Joan selected to be the first woman to fly in the shuttle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vanessa’s father taught her that there is a difference between bravery and courage. Based on what he taught Vanessa, what is the difference between bravery and courage?

Essay Topic 2

A non-linear narrative moves back and forth in time. How does Reid use a non-linear narrative to focus on what is important in Atmosphere? How does the non-linear narrative help readers better understand characters, especially Joan and Vanessa?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Atmosphere to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

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