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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. Cece states that "superheroes might be awesome, but they are also" (46) what?
2. What adjective does Cece use to describe the pouch that the audiologist gives her just before she leaves the audiology office?
3. When Cece decides that she is tired of being pushed around by Laura, she considers what actions a particular superhero would take. Which superhero's actions does she consider?
4. For what favor does Cece ask God the night before her first day of third grade?
5. Who is the first character in the narrative to display an empty speech bubble due to Cece's perspective?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of Cece's experiences in the Girl Scouts?
2. When Cece says that she makes "many discoveries about lip-reading" (31), what are three of the seven discoveries she lists?
3. Discuss the irony present in the scene when Cece declares, "Just call me El Deafo!" (68).
4. How is the theme of condescension depicted within the scene at Ginny's sleepover party?
5. Discuss how and when Bell makes it clear that the novel has serious themes, despite its status as a graphic novel.
6. During the audiology appointment that Cece attends, what is the first sign to the doctor that there may be a problem with her hearing?
7. How is the theme of family bonds depicted within Cece's return home from the hospital?
8. What sleepover party activities does Cece describe as being really fun?
9. Discuss the symbolism of the on/off switch on Cece's hearing aid.
10. What are the reader's earliest clues that Cece's friendship with Laura may not be a good match?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What kinds of dysfunctional friendships are depicted within El Deafo and what is the author's ultimate message regarding the nature of true friendship?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the author's focus on the theme of transformation in the novel Cece Bell's graphic novel memoir El Deafo. What message is the author sending about change and about one other theme of your choice?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze Cece Bell's graphic novel memoir El Deafo from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?
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