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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. Why does Nora decide to refrain from talking to her mom about the attack on Vee?

2. Who doesn't seem to take much credence in Nora's story about her bedroom?

3. What does Nora tell her mother when she asks about Elliot?

4. What does Coach do when he notices Vee and Nora talking?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Nora go after biology class and what is she told?

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

6. Who does Nora call when she gets home from the arcade and what does she decide not to tell her?

7. What does Nora say to Patch about trust?

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

9. What does Nora do after she showers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Whenever reading a science fiction or fantasy novel, one must become familiar with new terminology that explains concepts or ideas that are not a part of the "real" world. In the case of Hush, Hush, much of the setting may seem familiar to the reader (i.e. there are woods, mountains, rivers, oceans, etc), though there are new ideas and terms to learn. Discuss the following:

1. Find five terms that are a part of the world of Hush, Hush that occur in the "real" world but are used differently in Hush, Hush.

2. Define the words as used in in Hush, Hush's world and compare those five words as to how they are currently used in the American English language.

3. There are ways of learning about a new world or time when reading a science fiction or fantasy novel. Discuss the ways you were able to understand the world of Hush, Hush. Did you have to look up any words? What does it mean to learn a word through its context? Do you have to do that in Hush, Hush? What word(s)?

4. Were there any words you never really understood from Hush, Hush? Which ones?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in Hush, Hush. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in Hush, Hush. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of trust in Hush, Hush. Consider the development of trust in Nora for Patch and the development of trust in Patch for Nora.

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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