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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 Gene live with his parents?

2. The book addresses a group of young people commonly called ________________.

3. Both Paul and Gene have written __________________.

4. What does Waters do to Stofsky's wristwatch?

5. Why do Christine and Gene fight at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of GO?

2. What do Paul and Kathryn realize about their marriage and their life as they recover from the party the next day?

3. Why is it not out of place for someone like Stofsky to talk about psychological issues during this time period?

4. How does the budding romance between Pasternak and Christine begin to mirror that of Paul and Kathryn's marriage?

5. What are some of the ways in which Stofsky searches for meaning in his life?

6. Why do the characters at the party revel in the excitement of it?

7. How are Paul and Kathryn at odds regarding their different emotional needs?

8. What does the aimless behavior of the characters signify in the book?

9. What does the conversation regarding infidelity reveal about Paul and Kathryn's marriage?

10. What does Chapter 2 reveal about Paul and Kathryn's marriage and the strain that Paul's hopeful writing career places on it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Restlessness takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Paul Hobbes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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