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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. At the end of the Chapter 12, Julia tells Alice that what element "is everything" (171)?
2. What verbal reaction does Alice have when she sees the one particular object that terrifies her completely?
3. Julia is amazed that in under two weeks, Alice learns to count up to what number?
4. What particular item within the truck upsets Alice the most?
5. How does Ellie respond in Chapter 14 when Julia names a particular family member's words of comfort?
Short Essay Questions
1. Provide evidence for the conclusion that Julia sees Alice's progress as a continuum, rather than a journey with a fixed destination.
2. In what ways does Julia exhibit changes in her demeanor at the same time as Alice makes rapid progress?
3. What prompts Julia to leave Max's house in Chapter 17?
4. What does the narrator mean when describing Ellie as both happy and unhappy as a result of her reunion with Julia?
5. What coping mechanisms does Max use to cope with his dark mood on Christmas day?
6. Give an example of Alice's newfound expression of her personality.
7. What element of the car ride with Alice bothers Alice and what does Julia decide to do about the situation?
8. Compare Alice's feelings about Earl and Myra's house to her feelings about the church.
9. For what reason does Julia accept Max's invitation to ride on the back of his motorcycle?
10. What major step does Julia tell Ellie she is planning to take "the day after Christmas" (282)?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Trace the characterization arc of Ellie’s character throughout the novel Magic Hour. Discuss whether Ellie is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.
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
In what way does Hannah utilize irony within the text? Discuss at least three uses of irony within Magic Hour and explore each instance's connection to a theme contained within the text.
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