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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. Why does Theresa change clothes when her Saturday date arrives?

2. When does Theresa decide to move from Brooks' house?

3. What book does Theresa read when she goes to Mr. Goodbar?

4. Who does Theresa invite over for dinner after talking with Rose?

5. Which of Theresa's boyfriends is taking care of his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Ali's formula for happiness. How does this conflict with his former wife?

2. Discuss how the Thanksgiving break changes Katherine.

3. Why does Theresa decide to leave the Bronx?

4. What is Theresa's concern about going to his mother's party with Tony? What does he tell her about her concern?

5. Discuss the first time James and Theresa make love.

6. Discuss what happens at his mother's party that changes Theresa's relationship with Tony.

7. What is Theresa's relationship with Victor?

8. Discuss the first continuing relationship that resulted from one of Theresa's bar pickups.

9. How does Theresa feel about finding Brooks with another woman and what is her retaliation?

10. Discuss Tony's background and family.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between major and minor characters in literature. Discuss Theresa as a major character and select two other characters to analyze as minor characters. How does Theresa fit the definition of major character? How do the minor characters fit the definition?

Essay Topic 3

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected and what actually occurs with your examples?

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