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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 comments that "not one" (118) of the kids on her bus is what?
2. What matching clothing items do Cece and Mike have to wear in the Wonderful World of Books presentation?
3. On which member of the Miller family does Cece develop a crush?
4. In the visual depiction of the physical education teacher's treatment of the athletic kids, what is he shown to be doing?
5. What question does Mike ask Cece when she is paying attention to El Deafo instead of him?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what class is Cece's one non-satisfactory grade and how does she feel about the class?
2. How do Cece and Martha become friends?
3. What visual element does Cece Bell often use to indicate the overwhelming nature of being able to hear words while not being able to understand them?
4. What is the symbolism of the Hostess cherry pie?
5. How does Cece come to be tasked with the mission of telling the class when Mrs. Sinklemann is returning to the classroom?
6. How does Bell characterize El Deafo's reaction to Cece's decision to talk to Mike about her Phonic Ear?
7. What unexpected benefit does Cece receive when trying out her new glasses for the first time?
8. How is the theme of trust exemplified within the Wonderful World of Books presentation scene?
9. Describe Cece's conflicted feelings about being alone.
10. For what reason does Cece begin to laugh helplessly while onstage in front of the whole school?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
State whether you think the portrayals of the main characters within Cece Bell's graphic novel memoir El Deafo are believable or not. Be sure to discuss the reasons for your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Cece Bell's graphic novel memoir El Deafo and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 3
What is the author's message regarding courage in Cece Bell's graphic novel memoir El Deafo and what themes does the author employ in order to send these messages to the reader?
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