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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 sees Theresa crying in the hallway in ‘It Was Romance’?

2. Who gets jobs as furniture sanders in ‘Something That Needs Nothing’?

3. Who almost has sex with Tammy in ‘Something That Needs Nothing’?

4. Who shares an apartment in ‘Something That Needs Nothing’?

5. For how long does the narrator of ‘Making Love in 2003’ care for a man dying of cancer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ellen?

2. Who is Madeleine L’Engle?

3. What is Thunderheart?

4. What name does the narrator in 'Something That Needs Nothing' give herself?

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

6. Who is Kate?

7. Who has a dog named Paul?

8. Who does Pip live with after high school?

9. What is Rick's job in Ten True Things’?

10. Who is in love with Eleanor in 'I Kiss a Door'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of trauma. Who in the book deals with trauma, and in what ways do they manage, challenge, or heal from it?

Essay Topic 2

Research about the author of No One Belongs Here More Than You Do and outline connections between the author's life and/or experiences and at least two of the stories in this collection.

Essay Topic 3

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.)?

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