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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. Who is a regular fixture in the life of the narrator in ‘Making Love in 2003’?

2. Why does the narrator of ‘Making Love in 2003’ care for a man dying of cancer?

3. Who is Eleanor?

4. Who puts an ad in the local paper in ‘Something That Needs Nothing’?

5. What is the age difference between Steve K and the narrator in ‘Making Love in 2003’?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Buckman?

2. Who has a dog named Paul?

3. Who wears a wig in 'Something That Needs Nothing'?

4. Where does the narrator work in "Making Love in 2003'?

5. Who is Steve K?

6. Who is Madeleine L’Engle?

7. Who is Madeleine L’Engle's husband?

8. Who does Pip live with after high school?

9. Who does the narrator sleep with in 'I Kiss a Door'?

10. Who is Pip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of adulthood. Many characters throughout the book -- and throughout much of July's work -- struggle to figure out how to live their lives as adults. What characters in particular struggle to acclimate to or accept their adulthood, and in what ways? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and themes (such as growing up, finding purpose in life, etc.)?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the collection, many characters yearn for a sense of belonging. What characters in the story search for belonging, and how? Are they able to find it? Use examples from the text as support.

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