View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Nora tries to open her front door?

2. Who is Vee Sky?

3. Who has Nora's keys.

4. When is Nora's house built?

5. What do Patch and Nora do together?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nora spend her evening after the change in biology?

2. How does Nora feel about the painting on the Archangel and what happens when she is on it?

3. How does Patch act when he sees Nora and what does he keep talking about?

4. How does Nora find out something about Elliot's past and what does she find out?

5. Why does Nora leave the others, how does she feel when she goes outside and what do she and Patch do?

6. How does Vee end up with a broken arm?

7. Why does Patch take Nora home from the arcade?

8. What does Dorothea tell Nora she is going to do?

9. What does Patch tell Nora when she calls him?

10. What does Nora tell Elliot not to do and what does she do about Patch at the arcade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Hush, Hush help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Hush, Hush? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Hush, Hush to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

As in many fantasy novels, magic is an inherent part of a few of the characters and can be wielded by other characters, though not as an inherent aspect of their nature. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the use of magic in Hush, Hush. Who possesses paranormal abilities as an inherent aspect of their nature? How does the inequality between those who have paranormal abilities impact the plot of Hush, Hush?

2. Why do you think magic or special abilities exist in so many fantasy novels? Do you think a novel can be "fantasy" and there be no magic as a part of the storyline? Why or why not.

3. Would you desire to possess the ability to use magic if there were such a talent in our world? Why or why not? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of possessing such an ability?

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by Hush, Hush. Questions that Fitzpatrick most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Fitzpatrick's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Fitzpatrick's probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Fitzpatrick and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,061 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample