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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 the decision connected with Katherine's pregnancy conflict with her upbringing?

2. How does Theresa's new class schedule affect her usual lunch dates?

3. Where was the character arrested in "About the Confession?"

4. Which sibling is closest to Theresa in age?

5. What is the crime for which the suspect arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the evolution of one coffee break with Martin and Theresa.

2. Discuss the changes in Martin after summer break.

3. Explain Gary's relationship with George.

4. Describe Theresa's English professor.

5. Discuss what Ohio police find in Gary's jacket and the significance of it.

6. Discuss how Gary is teased by George and Theresa in "The Confession."

7. Discuss Theresa's thoughts the night before she moves away from home to begin college.

8. Discuss the size of Theresa's family and the ages of her and her siblings.

9. Discuss what Gary tells police about why he first notices Theresa in the bar.

10. Discuss Gary's actions when Theresa doesn't stop screaming.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of foreshadowing in literature. What foreshadowing was present in Looking for Mr. Goodbar? Was the foreshadowing diluted since the murder confession was actually the beginning of the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of loneliness as a motif throughout the novel. How does the author depict loneliness? How do we know Theresa or any of the other characters are lonely?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

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