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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 Enid leave her garage sale items outside?

2. Why does John Ellis's companion want the pictures he shows Enid?

3. What color dress did Rebecca loan Enid to lose her virginity?

4. What does a patron fantasize about, in reference to the Satanist couple?

5. What promises are made regarding Hampton Hayes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Enid make fun of the type of girls who read fashion magazines?

2. What is Rebecca's response to Enid's suggestion that they become lesbians?

3. How does Enid feel about the prospect of spending time with Bob Skeetes?

4. Why did Enid once think it would be romantic to be a prostitute?

5. Enid believed Alan Weinstein was into the hippie culture due to what?

6. Why does Enid refuse to sell "Goofie Gus" at her yard sale?

7. Why does Enid claim to dislike the magazine Rebecca is reading at the beginning of Chapter One?

8. Why is Enid relieved to find "Goofie Gus" has not been stolen?

9. What does John Crowley plan to do with his life?

10. Why does Enid share the story of Rebecca's virginity with others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Josh, Enid and Rebecca becomes complicated. Take a stance on why Josh chooses to date Rebecca, in spite of his obvious affection for Enid, citing examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of "Ghost World", Rebecca and Enid spend much of their time making fun of other people. They do this to create an emotional detachment from their relationships and the world around them. Write an essay examining this idea of emotional detachment as a coping strategy, taking a stand on why the girls choose to live their life in this fashion.

Essay Topic 3

In "Ghost World", many taboo topics are approached with dark humor. Select one of these taboo topics and write a brief essay on the aspects of the topic that are discussed and their impact on the girls.

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