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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. Where does Nora take a bus?

2. What can Nora not tell Vee concerning Patch?

3. In what shape is Elliot when he comes to the farmhouse the next day?

4. What happens to the homeless woman after Nora leaves her?

5. What does Nora bring up about Jules?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nora do after she showers?

2. What does Blythe tell Nora about the house?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Nora realize after she sees some of Patch's past and what does he admit to her?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Hush, Hush is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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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