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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. By what nickname does Claudia's mother frequently call her throughout the narrative?

2. What band did Claudia's father play congas for in September: "The Before"?

3. What did Michael and Claudia get at Starbucks in December: "The After"?

4. Who is Michael's maternal grandmother?

5. Who was Megan with at the mall in December: "The After"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Claudia's relationships with her parents like?

2. What color does Claudia say Mrs. Charles would be in November? Why?

3. When do the chapters titled "The After" take place?

4. What happened when Claudia went to the police station in December: "The Before"?

5. Why did Claudia's mother want her to stop by the library every day?

6. Where did Monday live? How is this setting described?

7. Who is Michael and how is this character described?

8. What were Claudia's thoughts about the song chosen for her solo at the dance recital in November: "The After"?

9. Who is Tip Charles and why did Claudia's mother ask her husband to seek him out in November: "The Before"?

10. Who is Patti Charles and how is she described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of the loss of innocence in Monday's Not Coming. How is this theme developed through Claudia's character in the novel? What symbolism relates to this theme? How is this theme supported through the actions and events in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Michael in the novel. How does Claudia come to know Michael? In what ways does Michael support Claudia? How would you describe their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of bullying and abuse in Monday's Not Coming. How are these themes developed through the characters in the novel? What actions of abuse and bullying are central to the story? Why?

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