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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. What castle is described as standing against the sunset in Chapter 1: 2009?

2. What is the name of Lou's mother?

3. How old is Lou's nephew in Chapter 1: 2009?

4. What is the signature dish at the restaurant where Lou takes Will after the races in Chapter 11?

5. How much younger is Lou's sister than she is?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lou describe meeting Patrick in Chapter 7?

2. What conflict breaks out between Treena and Lou in Chapter 10?

3. What does Mrs. Traynor say to Lou when she comes to her house in Chapter 9?

4. How does Will feel about his outing to the racetrack in Chapter 11?

5. How does Lou get the group of drunken men at the racetrack to assist her and Nathan in Chapter 11?

6. What obstacles do Lou and Nathan encounter at the racetrack in Chapter 11?

7. What movie does Will get Lou to watch in Chapter 5? Why?

8. Why has a crowd gathered outside Lou's house in Chapter 9?

9. How is Lou's first meeting with Will described in Chapter 3?

10. How is Lou's outfit described for her interview in Chapter 2? Why did she wear this outfit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the plot structure of Me Before You. Where in the narrative does the exposition transition into rising action? Where is the climax of the story? What is revealed in the falling action and denouement?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the successful outings that Lou takes Will on? What impacts do they have on Will? How do you think these adventures change their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Traynor family and the Clark family in the novel. How are they similar? How are they different? What conflicts do each of these families face?

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