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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. For what reason can Cece not understand Martha when Martha is asking Cece what she would like from Long John Silver's?
2. How does Cece react to the destruction of the present from her father?
3. What object does Cece imagine El Deafo using to lure her crush into her "loving arms" (138)?
4. What does Martha actually do when Cece goes over to show Martha her eye patch?
5. How much time passes between the time Cece's microphone breaks and when her Phonic Ear is returned to her in a fixed condition?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is ironic about Martha's reasons for breaking off her friendship with Cece?
2. At what realization does Cece arrive on the morning of the first day of fifth grade that causes her a lot of anxiety?
3. How do Cece and Martha become friends?
4. How is the theme of compassion depicted within the scene when Johnnie reluctantly apologizes to Cece for breaking her curly pencil?
5. In what class is Cece's one non-satisfactory grade and how does she feel about the class?
6. How does Bell characterize El Deafo's reaction to Cece's decision to talk to Mike about her Phonic Ear?
7. How is the theme of tenacity demonstrated in the outcome of Cece's flexed-arm hang test?
8. How does Cece feel about the letter she receives in August that tells her who her fifth grade teacher will be?
9. What change leads to all but one of Cece's grades improving considerably?
10. How is the theme of trust exemplified within the Wonderful World of Books presentation scene?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Trace the characterization arc of Deja's character throughout the novel. Discuss whether she is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.
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