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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. "Inspiration Point" exists on what television show, according to Eleanor's narrative in Chapter 45?

2. Where has Park's father gone in the beginning of Chapter 45?

3. At what point in the baseball metaphor for intimacy do Eleanor and Park stop in Chapter 46?

4. What makes Eleanor upset when she leaves Park's house during homework in Chapter 30?

5. Where does DeNice ask Eleanor to go with her and her friends in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the teacher react that helps Eleanor find her clothes in Chapter 40?

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

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

4. How does Eleanor bargain with her siblings to ensure they won't rat her out regarding her relationship with Park?

5. How does Park regard his own appearance?

6. What is significant about Park's father's response when Park leaves with Eleanor in Chapter 51?

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

8. How do Eleanor and Park react to their encounter in the hallway when Eleanor is in her gym clothes?

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

10. What causes Park to believe he is shallow in Chapter 30?

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

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

Discuss the characters of Sabrina and Richie in the novel. Do you consider these characters to be protagonists or antagonists? Why? How do these characters influence others around them?

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