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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. How old is the child that Eleanor babysits for her father in Chapter 19?

2. In general, what does Eleanor think about honors students?

3. Where has Steve gotten a new job in Chapter 16?

4. Who is the lead singer of the band The Cure?

5. What does Eleanor reveal to Park when he tries to give her The Smiths tape?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Eleanor choose to take the bus to school instead of getting a ride with Richie?

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

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

5. Why is Park conflicted about having Eleanor visit in Chapter 19?

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

7. What causes Eleanor internal conflict regarding her feelings for Park?

8. What happens to make Richie kick Eleanor out of the house in the flashback in Chapter 25?

9. How is Eleanor's bedroom described at her mom's house? With whom does she share her room?

10. How does Park's father respond when he learns that Park was suspended for fighting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do comic books play in the narrative? What comic books are described in the story? How do Eleanor and Park relate to comic books?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of domestic violence and abuse in Eleanor & Park. How does the author develop this theme through characters? How is the theme developed through symbolism and imagery? What are the impacts of domestic violence and abuse in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of music in Eleanor & Park. What music is discussed in the novel? What is its significance in the story? How do Eleanor's and Park's musical tastes differ? How are they alike?

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