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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 is Cece's reward for her performance during the flexed-arm hang?
2. What realization does Cece come to about Mike on the morning of the first day of being in the same class with him?
3. When Mike asks Cece to go to his house after school one day, what does he say about the reason?
4. What is Cece's reply to Mike's question when she finally turns away from her imaginings of El Deafo and back to Mike?
5. What happens just before Mrs. Potts drops the microphone to the Phonic Ear on the ground?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Cece again spends time with Ginny after a long time apart, what is one thing about Ginny that Cece says is the same and what is one thing about Ginny that Cece says is different?
2. How is the theme of compassion depicted within the scene when Johnnie reluctantly apologizes to Cece for breaking her curly pencil?
3. What action does Cece imagine Mike taking when he sees Cece's Phonic Ear for the first time?
4. For what reason does Cece begin to laugh helplessly while onstage in front of the whole school?
5. What is ironic about Martha's reasons for breaking off her friendship with Cece?
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 does Cece feel about the letter she receives in August that tells her who her fifth grade teacher will be?
9. How is the theme of tenacity demonstrated in the outcome of Cece's flexed-arm hang test?
10. At what realization does Cece arrive on the morning of the first day of fifth grade that causes her a lot of anxiety?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the author's choice to represent Cece using an anthropomorphic rabbit. What are the qualities of rabbits that lend themselves to the themes and messages included within El Deafo?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
What kinds of dysfunctional friendships are depicted within El Deafo and what is the author's ultimate message regarding the nature of true friendship?
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