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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. Why does Richie get enraged during Christimas dinner in Chapter 33?

2. In Chapter 47, the narrator says, "Eleanor considered her options." How many options are listed for Eleanor's consideration?

3. What color are Park's eyes?

4. At what time does Park's father return home as he prepares to run away with Eleanor in Chapter 51?

5. How tall are Eleanor and Park in relation to one another?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Eleanor saying her siblings would rat on her in Chapter 33?

2. How does Park regard his current relationship with Tina?

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

4. How does Mindy's attitude change toward Eleanor after seeing her family at the grocery store?

5. Why is Park wrong in believing he and Eleanor can have no secrets from one another?

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

7. What is significant about Eleanor's envy of Park's family in Chapter 38?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Park in the novel. Where does Park live? What is his family like? What attracts Park to Eleanor? How does Park's character change in the course of the novel?

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