Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What part of Hector's life did Charlie find the most irritation with during their marriage?
2. Which book was Mary reminded of when she looked out over the landscape of her new home in Antelope?
3. Who did Mary plan to shoot with her BB gun when she sits in a tree outside the schoolyard?
4. How did Pete react when Mary blurted out that she didn't want her mother to come home from the psychiatric ward?
5. After the threatened shooting of Hector by Charlie, who phoned Pete and demanded that he take the girls the next day?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Books become an important method of escape for Mary during her violent and troubled childhood. One book in particular, Dracula, is especially important to her. First, describe how Mary was first introduced to the book, Dracula. Then, give examples of at least two scenes in the memoir in which Mary uses metaphors from the book to explain her psychology. Finally, explain whether or not you believe the book Dracula is a good metaphor for Mary's life and why. Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you believe help strengthen your argument.
Essay Topic 2
At the opening of the memoir, Mary explains that her mother has been taken away for being "Nervous." First, explain what the definition of "Nervous" is within the medical community of Mary's hometown. Then, choose one other person in the town that was diagnosed with "Nervousness" and compare / contrast that nervousness to Mary's mother's nervousness. What is the same about their conditions? What is different? Which case of nervousness seems to be more severe? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
The title of this novel is based after a real club explained in the memoir. First, explain what The Liars' Club is and who could become a member. Then, explain how the club affected Mary's life and her relationship with her family. Finally, explain whether or not you believe "The Liars' Club" is a fitting title for this novel. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your argument.
|
This section contains 402 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
