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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. Ellie believes that sooner or later, Julia will return to what location?

2. How does Max react to Julia's decision to leave his house at the end of Chapter 17?

3. To what location does Alice go after she becomes separated from Julia?

4. When Julia arrives at her childhood home at the beginning of Chapter 16, who is waiting up for her?

5. The man who claims to have ties with Alice says that she is his what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What situation within Chapter 14 cause Max to feel real fear "for the first time in seven years" (189)?

2. What major step does Julia tell Ellie she is planning to take "the day after Christmas" (282)?

3. What hypothesis does Julia form about Alice's early childhood and why does she form it?

4. What does Ellie's choice of porch chair in Chapter 13 tell Julia about her state of mind?

5. What triumph does Julia report to Max when she goes to visit him in Chapter 17?

6. For what reason does Julia accept Max's invitation to ride on the back of his motorcycle?

7. In what way does Ellie surprise Julia in Chapter 14 and how does Julia react to the surprise?

8. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Julia sees Alice's progress as a continuum, rather than a journey with a fixed destination.

9. What evidence is there to support George Azelle's claim that Alice is actually his own daughter Brittany?

10. Give an example of Alice's newfound expression of her personality.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Cal's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Hannah in depicting Cal and include in your discussion the reasons that Hannah portrays Cal in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

How do the themes of deception and secrecy function within Magic Hour and what is Hannah’s message regarding these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about Magic Hour while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

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