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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 does the Dowager choose to marry Alexandra?

2. Why do they go there?

3. What does the Dowager tell Alexandra is her job?

4. What does Alexandra fear when Jordan returns from the ball?

5. What make Jordan really upset about others in relation to Alexandra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two small mistakes does Alexandra make on the night of her coming out?

2. Why does Jordan postpone his official duties for the day?

3. What does the Dowager finally ask of Anthony and what is his response?

4. What does Alexandra do that upsets Jordan the next morning and what does he order her to do?

5. How does Lord Carstairs create more tension between Jordan and Alexandra?

6. What happens as Jordan is talking with Lord Camden and what does Jordan do as a result?

7. What does Anthony tell Alexandra that begins her getting over grieving Jordan?

8. What do Alexandra and Jordan do that helps them relax with each other?

9. What does Jordan initiate on the picnic and how does it reveal his feelings for Alexandra?

10. What does Jordan hint about to Alexandra?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Plots are sometimes said to be either character-driven or action-driven. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think Something Wonderful is more character-driven or action-driven? Or balanced between the two? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Something Wonderful help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Something Wonderful? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Something Wonderful to discuss and compare Jordan's or Alexandra's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Define irony in literary terms. Discuss the irony of the situation whereby when Alexandra begins to pry into Joran's life, she sees that there is more to him than meets the eye.The irony in this is that Jordan is thinking the same thing of her. Discuss two other incidences of irony in Something Wonderful.

2. Define symbolism in literary terms. Discuss the use of and meaning of five symbols found in Something Wonderful.

3. Discuss the use of foreshadowing in literature. What is the purpose of foreshadowing? Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come in Something Wonderful.

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