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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. John believes the Jewish population is what?

2. What term do the girls use to describe Melorra in Chapter Seven?

3. After taking the test, how long will it take Enid to know if she got into Strathmore?

4. Who shows up late at night at Josh's apartment in the first part of Chapter Eight, Part One?

5. What type of music is playing at Hubba Hubba's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it ironic that Rebecca worries about "some creep" falling in love with her?

2. When Enid goes to Josh's apartment alone, what happens?

3. What is the atmosphere like in Hubba Hubba?

4. Why does Enid take driving lessons?

5. Why does Rebecca begin to get upset when Enid starts incorporating vocabulary words into her speech patterns?

6. When Enid's father tries to offer comfort when she is crying, how does Enid respond?

7. After kissing Josh, Enid pretends to feel what for him, in front of Rebecca?

8. Why are Enid and Rebecca horrified when Melorra suggests they should hang out with her?

9. Why do Rebecca and Enid go to Josh's apartment to watch the talk show John Ellis is on?

10. Why is John Ellis going on a talk show?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Ghost World", Enid is right on the cusp between being a girl and being a woman. Sometimes, she clings to her past. Other times, she is quick to run from it. Examine the dichotomy in this relationship, using examples from the text to support your theory.

Essay Topic 2

Labels play a prominent role in Enid's life. Whether using labels to define others or define herself, Enid is quick to categorize many aspects of her life this way. Write an essay examining whether or not this obsession with labels limit Enid's world, supporting your theory with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

There are several instances within "Ghost World" where older men make inappropriate remarks to Enid. Examine the following questions:

1) What are some examples of this inappropriate behavior?

2) Why does this happen?

3) How does Enid respond to these remarks?

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