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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. How does Vee think Nora should treat Patch?

2. What does Patch tell Nora she can do?

3. What school is mentioned in the thing missing from Nora's room?

4. With whom does Nora get into a verbal altercation?

5. Who does Nora mention to her mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Nora do after she showers?

3. What does Nora see about Miss Greene when she touches Patch's scars?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Where does Patch and Nora go, what does Patch do there and who does Nora meet and what does she find out about Patch from him?

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

Over the course of Hush, Hush, Nora grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. Hush, Hush might be considered a slice of Nora's larger story of her "coming of age." It might be said that Hush, Hush is a "bildungsroman" of Nora Grey. Discuss the following:

1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.

2. Trace and analyze the character of Nora as she changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser, young woman. What are the significant events that change Nora?

3. After thoroughly analyzing Nora's growth throughout Hush, Hush, do you think Hush, Hush could be considered Nora's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?

4. Are there any other characters in Hush, Hush who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Hush, Hush based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Hush, Hush is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Hush, Hush a successful novel? What about young teens?

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