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

2. Where had Sayid visited family two months before the pandemic, according to the narrator in Section 8, Chapter 51?

3. What was Clark's museum prior to the pandemic that ended civilization in Station Eleven?

4. Where does Clark call Miranda from in Section 6, Chapter 40?

5. For what news agency was Frank working when he became paralyzed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed of Sidney’s writing in Section 8, Chapter 49?

2. What does August perceive regarding Finn’s scar in Section 6, Chapter 38? What does this foreshadow?

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

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

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

6. What is significant about the tea set that is described in Section 8, Chapter 51?

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

8. What is revealed in the interview between Diallo and Kirsten in Section 7, Chapter 45?

9. What setting is established in Section 7, Chapter 42? During what time period does this chapter take place?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Kirsten remarks in her interview with Diallo that cult settlements are more dangerous than settlements where lawlessness reigns. Why does she feel this way? What cults are exposed in the narrative and how did they originate? Why do you think they are so prevalent?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of localization and isolation in Station Eleven. In his interview with Kirsten, Diallo states that the world has become too “local.” What does he mean by this? How would you contrast this with today’s world? Which is better? Why?

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