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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. What do Nora and Vee learn when they arrive at the restaurant?

2. What had Nora imagined that had scared her?

3. Where do Vee and Nora go to eat shortly after Vee is released from the hospital?

4. What do Vee and Nora convince Vee's parents to let them do?

5. Who is the guy in the ski mask in Vee's nightmares?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Nora after her mother leaves for the office and who does she call?

2. Who is in the ladies room when Nora goes to change back to her regular clothes and what does he say to her?

3. Who comes to Nora's house after the detectives questioning her about Marcie leave and what does he have with him?

4. What condition is Elliot in when he comes to the farmhouse and what does he do?

5. What does Nora say to Patch about trust?

6. What does Nora do after the homeless woman is killed?

7. What does Nora say to Vee about Elliot, how does Vee feel and what is Nora's response to Vee's feelings?

8. How does Blythe meet Patch, what does she ask him and what concerns her about him?

9. Who comes to Nora's house after her incident when her mother goes to the office?

10. How does a homeless woman get killed near Nora?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Nora and Vee. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Patch and Jules. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Hush, Hush help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in Hush, Hush? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in Hush, Hush including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Hush, Hush and your own live to support your opinion.

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