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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 was Omar's prison sentence?

2. According to Bodie, who used to sleep in the library?

3. Who does the narrator address by name at the end of Part I: Chapter 1?

4. What was Thalia wearing when she died?

5. Who created the Free Omar website?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bodie find out about Robbie when she searched for him online?

2. What was unique about the swimsuit Thalia was wearing when she died?

3. What was Bodie's relationship with the Robesons like when she lived with them?

4. How did the beginning of Bodie's relationship with Jerome differ from the start of her relationship with Yahav?

5. In the chapter speculating about Puja being the suspect in Thalia's murder, how does Thalia die?

6. How does Bodie figure out that Thalia left a cryptic message for Mr. Bloch in the yearbook?

7. Why did Jerome say he ha been "canceled"?

8. What kind of relationship did Bodie have with Mr. Bloch?

9. According to Bodie, why was Omar fun to be around?

10. Why did Bodie tell Thalia that Mr. Bloch's favorite soda was RC Cola?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At several points in this novel, Makkai uses repetition. This is especially common when Bodie references real stories in the news about women who are victims of assault or murder. What role does this repetition play in the narrative? Analyze the impact of this technique, focusing on three different pieces of the narrative that use repetition.

Essay Topic 2

While much of this text focuses on sexism and violence against women, Makkai also touches on racism. For example, Bodie says, "I certainly knew more about how rage gets ascribed to Black men" (80). What points does Makkai make about racism? How does Makkai broach this sensitive topic, and is it effective?

Essay Topic 3

Bodie frequently notes the weather at Granby. For example, she notes the fresh snow on Monday morning and the cold air all over campus. What is the significance of the weather in this novel? What does the weather symbolize or represent? Cite three examples from the text.

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