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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. When is the last time Theresa talked with Tony?

2. Who has cancer?

3. Who makes a comment about Theresa's gift that makes her feel trapped?

4. What is unique about the item shown to Theresa by her Wednesday night date?

5. How does Theresa spend her time the week after Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss how the Thanksgiving break changes Katherine.

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

3. Discuss how Theresa feels when she sees Tony waiting for her after school and why she feels that way.

4. Discuss James' sexual experiences when he first meets Theresa.

5. What is Theresa's relationship with Victor?

6. After the incident at the party, what happens that convinces Theresa it is the last time she will see Tony?

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

8. Discuss the confrontation between Rose and Theresa.

9. Discuss why Theresa asks Gary to leave her apartment.

10. Discuss Theresa's thoughts on getting her life back together.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the primary theme of Looking for Mr. Goodbar? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the unusual structure of the novel Looking for Mr. Goodbar. How does it differ from a traditionally structured novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the era in which Looking for Mr. Goodbar is set. Why was this novel controversial for its time? What important social issues does it address?

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