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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 high school did Claudia say she wanted to attend in October: "The Before"?
2. Who did Monday say caused the bite marks on her shoulder in December: "One Year Before the Before"?
3. Who did Claudia say her mother had hired as a tutor for her in her letter in December: "The After"?
4. Where is Pentagon City Mall located?
5. At what airport did Claudia arrive in the beginning of September: "The Before"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Monday say was the cause of the marks on her shoulder in December: "One Year Before the Before"?
2. What color does Claudia say her mother would be in December? Why?
3. When do the chapters titled "The Before" take place?
4. Who is Tip Charles and why did Claudia's mother ask her husband to seek him out in November: "The Before"?
5. Who is Michael and how is this character described?
6. What were Claudia's thoughts about the song chosen for her solo at the dance recital in November: "The After"?
7. What do the journals symbolize in the novel?
8. What was revealed at the meeting between Claudia's parents and her teachers in November: "The Before"? How did Claudia respond?
9. Who is Ms. Valente? How does Claudia know her?
10. Why did Claudia's mother want her to stop by the library every day?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the symbolism of the journals, the Christmas ornaments, and the freezer in Monday's Not Coming. What do these objects represent? How do they help to develop the story and characters? What themes do they highlight?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the character of April Charles in Monday's Not Coming. What are April's main motivations in the story? What are her encounters with Claudia like? How does April's character evolve?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss examples of literary allusions and references in Monday's Not Coming. What literary works are referenced in the novel? How do these works reflect upon the story and characters in Monday's Not Coming? Why are these allusions important?
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