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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 tells the narrator in ‘Making Love in 2003’ that she is a promising writer?

2. Why is the narrator no longer friends with Tammy in ‘Something That Needs Nothing’?

3. Who is the narrator in love with in ‘Something That Needs Nothing’?

4. Why does the narrator of ‘Something That Needs Nothing’ start wearing a wig?

5. Who is Pip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Pip live with after high school?

2. Who is Pip?

3. What store does Kate's father own?

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

5. What is Obley?

6. What is Shy Panther?

7. Who is cheating on their spouse in ‘Making Love in 2003’?

8. Who has a dog named Paul?

9. Who is Theresa Lodeski?

10. Who is Madeleine L’Engle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of friendship in the book. What stories point to the joy and hardships of maintaining healthy and fulfilling friendships? 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

Write an essay exploring depictions of romantic love throughout the collection. Who experiences romantic love, and in what ways? What lengths do certain characters go to in order to experience romantic love? Use examples from the text as support.

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