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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 number is indicated in tally marks on Buddy’s shirt as he, Eric, and Doodle watch a movie together?

2. Which of the following does Freddy jokingly suggest might occur at her workplace in the near future?

3. What does Doodle eat as she notes her plans for her pregnancy at school to Freddy?

4. Of what material are the accessories Vi shows Freddy while they talk over coffee?

5. What does Freddy have for lunch as Buddy and Eric argue about a birthday party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Buddy note for arguing with Eric about attending a birthday party?

2. Freddy comments on the women in the show about polyamory she watches. Why does she posit that the women in it do not care about their own feelings in the situation?

3. How does Doodle’s father respond to Freddy’s offer to bring class notes?

4. How does Doodle dismiss Freddy from her room after noting her pregnancy?

5. What reasons does Laura posit for Freddy’s conduct at the event to which Vi invited her?

6. What is Freddy’s coworker noted to have given up to be open about her sexual orientation?

7. How does Doodle inform Freddy of her pregnancy?

8. What reason does Laura give for having invited Freddy over to her house party?

9. Freddy comments on the man in the show about polyamory she watches. What reasons does she note that he likely does not have to worry about his wives’ flirting?

10. Describe Vi’s attire at the event to which she invited Freddy.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explicate the family dynamic among Freddy’s family.

Essay Topic 2

Overall, what is the most important theme of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me? What in the text indicates as much? How does it do so?

Essay Topic 3

Does there appear to be any pattern to the number of panels on the pages of the graphic novel? If so, what is the pattern, and what significance does it have for the text? If not, what significance does the lack of pattern have for the text?

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