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

2. 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?

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

4. Who at the school calls Eleanor into her office in Chapter 17?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the students in Eleanor's English class laugh at her in Chapter 3?

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

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

5. How would you describe the relationship between Richie and Eleanor?

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

7. In Chapter 11, Eleanor and the kids wake to the sounds of a fight between Richie and their mother. What does Eleanor remark about the situation?

8. What is revealed about Park's appearance in Chapter 16?

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 literary allusions to Shakespeare in Eleanor & Park. What plays are discussed? How do the characters and themes in these plays relate to those in the novel? What are Eleanor's and Park's opinions on the plays?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the characters of Tina and Steve in the novel. How does Eleanor perceive these characters? How does Park perceive these characters? What history is revealed of the characters in the course of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Eleanor's character in the novel. How old is Eleanor when the narrative begins? How is her appearance described? What is Eleanor's home life like? How does her character evolve in the course of the narrative?

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