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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. Where does Eleanor's mother take Eleanor when she wakes her before dawn in Chapter 31?

2. What television show is alluded to with the mention of Fonzie in Chapter 28?

3. What do all of the "back-of-the-bus kids" hand out when Steve is not working?

4. How old has Ben just turned in Chapter 32?

5. Who goes to wake up Park for Eleanor after she's fled her home in Chapter 48?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Park regard his own appearance?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and discuss Eleanor's first visit to the Sheridan home. Why does Eleanor cry when she is at Park's home? What leads Eleanor to leave? How do Park's parents respond to Eleanor?

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