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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. Who is skeptical that Evan was friends with Connor?

2. What does Evan tell his mom about the name on his cast?

3. What does Cynthia give to Evan?

4. What are Evan's initials?

5. Where does Evan's father live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alana tell Evan he needs to do for Connor?

2. What does Evan like to watch in his free time?

3. Why is Evan afraid to go to school after Connor takes his letter?

4. What happens between Evan and Connor in the cafeteria on the first day of school?

5. What does Evan find out from Alana Beck the day after making the emails?

6. What does Connor see Zoe doing in her room after he learns about the emails?

7. Why does Evan dread the first day of school every year?

8. Why is Evan called to the principal's office during A.P English?

9. Why does Evan go to Connor's wake, and what does he realize when he gets there?

10. How does Evan paint himself in the emails between himself and Connor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you describe the narrative voice of Evan Hansen. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text to analyze the nature of Evan's narrative voice.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how Evan's relationship to and understanding of Connor Murphy changes throughout the novel. Cite specific moments from the text to help support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze how the author(s) utilize the theme of mental illness in the novel. How is mental illness (anxiety, depression, etc.) depicted in the novel? Use evidence to support your claims.

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