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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Beatles album do Eleanor and Park discuss on their way to school in Chapter 29?
(a) The White Album.
(b) Revolver.
(c) Rubber Soul.
(d) Introducing the Beatles.

2. What is described in Chapter 45 as "the only place TO go in Omaha"?
(a) The Old Market.
(b) The skating rink.
(c) The Lanston Hotel.
(d) The Emery Movie Theater.

3. How old is Maisie?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

4. What makes Eleanor upset when she leaves Park's house during homework in Chapter 30?
(a) The arrival of Park's father home from work.
(b) The fact that Park's mother told her to leave.
(c) The discovery that Park dated Tina.
(d) A telephone call from Richie.

5. What kind of car has Park's father bought for his mother in Chapter 55?
(a) A Karmann Ghia.
(b) A Camry.
(c) An Explorer.
(d) A Taurus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor eat for dinner with her family in the beginning of Chapter 44?

2. What is the name of the bar that Richie hangs out at?

3. Where does Park get a job in Chapter 56?

4. Eleanor imagines herself as the hero of what novel in Chapter 51?

5. What is the name of DeNice's boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is indicated in the final lines of Chapter 51 regarding Park's driving?

2. How does Park describe Eleanor's appearance in Chapter 28? How does Eleanor respond?

3. What underlies Eleanor's jealousy over Tina in the narrative?

4. Who is Cal? What is Cal's relationship to Park?

5. Why does Mindy take Park to get his driver's license in Chapter 43?

6. What causes Park to believe that Eleanor is writing the vulgar phrases on her books?

7. How does the author allude to Cinderella in Chapter 45? What is the significance of this literary allusion?

8. What is revealed regarding Park's past relationships in Chapter 30?

9. Why is Park wrong in believing he and Eleanor can have no secrets from one another?

10. Describe the ending of the novel. How have the characters changed?

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