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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. Based on Eleanor's observations, how well does Park take care of the comic books that he lets her borrow?

2. What type of poem does Eleanor's English teacher suggest that she and her classmates select to memorize?

3. What is Eleanor's mother's last name?

4. Upon which of the following facts is Eleanor able to tell that Park is not really stupid, even though she refers to him as being that way?

5. How long does Park's father say it took him to teach Park's brother to drive in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the home where Eleanor lives described in the narrative?

2. How has the relationship between Park and Eleanor evolved in Chapter 12?

3. With whom has Eleanor lived for the past year in the beginning of the novel? How did she come to live there?

4. What does Park give to Eleanor in Chapter 9? Why?

5. How would you describe Eleanor's relationship with her biological father?

6. What does Park's father's pickup truck signify in the novel?

7. How has Park's attitude changed in Chapter 23? Why has it changed?

8. How does Eleanor convince her mother to allow her to go to babysit for her father in Chapter 18?

9. Why do the vulgar phrases on Eleanor's book covers cause internal conflict for Park?

10. What conversation takes place between Eleanor and DeNice after the fight between Park and Steve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of Park's father's truck in the novel. What does the truck symbolize to Park's father? What does it represent for Park? What themes are related to the truck?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the reactions of Eleanor and Park when they first hold hands. How does Eleanor respond physically when Park takes her hand? How does she respond mentally? What are Park's thoughts on Eleanor's reaction?

Essay Topic 3

What ultimately leads to Eleanor's decision to run away from home? Where does Eleanor propose to go when she runs away? Is Eleanor's decision a good one? Why or why not?

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