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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. What book does Eleanor give to Park for Christmas?

2. What is the name of the song that Park plays for Eleanor in his room in Chapter 39?

3. How does Eleanor tell Park she means to get to her uncle's house in Chapter 50?

4. How does the narrator describe the backseat of Park's mother's car in Chapter 45?

5. Where does Park's family go in Chapter 42?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the lives of the main characters described in Chapter 56?

2. How does Park regard his own appearance?

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Eleanor respond when Park asks why Sabrina doesn't leave Richie?

9. What has Eleanor resolved to do about her situation in Chapter 50?

10. What is revealed of Tina's character in Chapter 48?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the words and phrases that are written on Eleanor's book covers for school. Who has written these phrases? How does Park respond when he sees them? How does Eleanor respond?

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 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?

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