View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what discarded newspaper does Clark read Arthur's obituary at the airport in Section 7, Chapter 42?

2. How much time does Arthur make Jeevan promise to give him before his "secret" is publicized in Section 5, Chapter 27?

3. What does Arthur serve to Miranda when she visits his dressing room in Section 6, Chapter 39?

4. Why does Arthur call Miranda at her New York office in August in Section 6, Chapter 39?

5. Who is the business traveler that offers to put all the airport food on his Amex in Section 7, Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

1. What setting is established in the beginning of Section 5? During what time period is Section 5, Chapter 27 set?

2. How is Miranda’s death described in Section 6, Chapter 41?

3. What setting is established in Section 6, Chapter 40? During what time frame does this chapter take place?

4. What setting is established in Section 8, Chapter 48? What is the timeline of this chapter?

5. What is the setting for Section 6, Chapter 39? When in the timeline of events does this chapter occur?

6. What setting is established in Section 7, Chapter 43? When does this chapter take place?

7. What sacrifice does Frank make for Jeevan in Section 5, Chapter 32?

8. What do you think is symbolized by the displays at the Museum of Civilization?

9. Discuss Jeevan’s relationships. How does Jeevan relate to the other characters in the novel?

10. What theory does August discuss in Section 6, Chapter 38? Why is this significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of art, humanity, survival, and performance in Station Eleven. How are these themes developed through character, setting, symbolism, and imagery? How have the concepts of art, humanity, and survival changed in the wake of an apocalypse? Why is art important to the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss Kirsten’s interview with Diallo in Station Eleven. During what time period does the interview take place? Why is Kirsten being interviewed? How does the interview with Diallo serve the plot of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the recurring motif of airplanes in Station Eleven. What is the significance of airplanes, air travel, and airports? Who has a scar that resembles and airplane and what do you think this foretells? Why?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 948 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample