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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 Peck serve during the war?
2. Li'l Bit's cousin's nickname is what?
3. What sound cuts off the music in the first scene?
4. What time of day and season is it when the first scene begins?
5. According to Mother, when a lady drinks, she should never get what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Peck's appearance and demeanor while doing dishes at the 1964 Christmas.
2. During the hotel room scene, what does Li'l Bit do with the champagne?
3. Why are there only chairs used as props in "How I Learned to Drive"?
4. The last time Peck is seen alive, he is drinking at a bar after being rejected by Li'l Bit. Li'l Bit sums up the rest of his life at this point. What happens to Peck?
5. Sum up "A Mother's Guide to Social Drinking".
6. What does Vogel transition from the scene with the three females in the kitchen talking about sex, to Li'l Bit's first driving lesson.
7. Explain Peck's theory of "fire" and people.
8. What does Peck do that takes away Li'l Bit's anger during the photo shoot?
9. At age 11, can Li'l Bit actually drive?
10. Why does Li'l Bit not want to be called by that name any longer in the family dinner scene?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Li'l Bit's entire family appears dysfunctional. Explain how they are dysfunctional and what part this dysfunction plays in Li'l Bit's molestation.
Essay Topic 2
Peck is described as having his own demons to deal with. What are these demons? Give examples of how he deals with them.
Essay Topic 3
In one scene, Peck takes Cousin Bobby fishing. Bobby becomes upset that the fish are being hurt, and Peck attempts to comfort Bobby. Does Peck have ulterior motives in comforting Bobby? Explain your reasons.
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