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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. What is the name of Will's daughter?

2. With whom does Jake say he has plans on the weekend when Louisa emails him about flying home in Chapter 12?

3. What designer's skirt does Mrs. De Witt remark about that Louisia is wearing in Chapter 10?

4. Where does Agnes describe going with her girlfriends when they were hungover in Chapter 6?

5. Who is the long-term staff member of the country club who is retiring in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Agnes described when her character is first introduced?

2. How is Mr. Gopnik described?

3. How does Ilaria treat Louisa when she first joins the staff of the Gopniks? Why?

4. What gifts are exchanged in Chapters 14 and 15? Why?

5. How does Louisa behave during her encounter with the immigration officer? Why?

6. Who is Ashok and how would you describe this character?

7. What does Sam tell Louisa about his sister in Chapter 14? What does this foreshadow?

8. How would you describe the relationship between Louisa and Treena?

9. How is the setting of the Lavery described?

10. Who is Thom and what is his relationship to Louisa like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Mrs. Margot De Witt in the novel. How old is Margot? Where does she live? How does Louisa come to work for her? In what capacity? How would you describe their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of identity in Still Me. How is this theme demonstrated in the novel's title? What specific symbolism relates to this theme? How does the author illustrate this theme through character and setting?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of betrayal in Still Me. What characters betray one another in this novel? What are their justifications for doing so? What statement do you think the author is making about betrayal? Why?

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