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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 is foremost on Nora's mind about the evening with Patch?

2. What is Blind Joe's?

3. Who is Dabria?

4. Who is in the restroom when Nora goes back to change?

5. How does Nora get information from a waitress at Blind Joe's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What startles Nora when she returns home from The Borderline and what does her mother ask her?

2. How does Nora spy on Patch at The Borderline?

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

4. What book does Patch and Dabria discuss and what does Dabria finally tell Patch?

5. What does Nora say to Patch about trust?

6. Who does Nora meet when she is walking from the library, what does he say and what is her response?

7. What does Blythe tell Nora about the house?

8. What do Patch and Nora do when the jeep dies?

9. What does Nora do to find out more about Elliot and how does that go?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes Hush, Hush interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Patch. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Nora. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Vee. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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