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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 does Nora bring up about Jules?
2. What does Nora make Patch do?
3. Who has agreed to work for a co-worker?
4. What happens when Nora touches Patch's scars?
5. Who is Dabria?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Nora spy on Patch at The Borderline?
2. What does Nora realize after she sees some of Patch's past and what does he admit to her?
3. What happens to Nora after her mother leaves for the office and who does she call?
4. Who is in the ladies room when Nora goes to change back to her regular clothes and what does he say to her?
5. What do Patch and Nora do when the jeep dies?
6. How does a homeless woman get killed near Nora?
7. What does Nora do after the homeless woman is killed?
8. What does Nora say to Vee about Elliot, how does Vee feel and what is Nora's response to Vee's feelings?
9. What does Nora see about Miss Greene when she touches Patch's scars?
10. Who does Nora meet when she is walking from the library, what does he say and what is her response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Becca Fitzpatrick.
2. What in Fitzpatrick's background may have helped him in writing Hush, Hush? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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