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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 Spring: Chapter 25, Evvie visits her father and brings what type of dish for them to eat together?

2. In what month is the magazine article about Dean's failures published?

3. How many people are said to be in attendance at the exhibition game as Dean throws his first pitch?

4. What name is used to refer to the annual exhibition game between the Claws and the Explorers?

5. What kinds of visuals are featured on the pinball machine Dean decides to purchase?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Evvie had always felt about blushing prior to meeting Dean.

2. Characterize the relationship between Evvie and her father Frank.

3. On what possible next step do Evvie and Dean agree once Evvie shares that she is not ready to date anyone?

4. What piece of jewelry does Evvie remove before she heads out of town with Dean and why is this moment significant?

5. How does Dean come to pitch an inning at the exhibition game between the Claws and the team from Freeport?

6. In what way does the motif of dreams arise again within Winter: Chapter 15?

7. From what angle does Evvie claim not to have seen "Calcasset in "forever" (119) as she and Dean drive toward Boston?

8. What is the symbolism inherent in the scar on Evvie's foot?

9. What is ironic about Evvie's first visit to the office of Dr. Jane Talco?

10. What story does Evvie tell Dean that causes Dean's mouth to fall open in Spring: Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is the theme of celebrity portrayed in Evvie Drake Starts Over? Examine Holmes's treatment of and messages regarding fame and celebrity throughout the work.

Essay Topic 2

What messages does Holmes send to the audience about the themes of isolation and outreach within the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Holmes's inclusion of money and class differences within the narrative. Analyze aspects of the narrative such as Tim's perceived superiority over Evvie throughout the entirety of their relationship.

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