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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. The Lavery is described in Chapter 1 as a scaled-down imitation of what famous building?

2. Who is the math teacher described in Chapter 1 as having a moustache that collected crumbs?

3. Who does Louisa describe as the man she worked for and fell in love with when talking to the immigration officer in Chapter 1?

4. Where does Agnes's mother live?

5. Who was Mr. Gopnik's regular masseur when Agnes met him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the dinner at the Grand Pines Country Club described?

3. What does Louisa do to help Ashok and his wife in Chapter 13? Why?

4. How is Louisa's boyfriend in England described?

5. What happens at JFK airport when Louisa goes to pick up Sam in Chapter 8?

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

7. What is the significance of the pregnancy test in Chapter 14?

8. Who is Camilla Traynor and why does she send letters to Louisa?

9. How does Louisa meet Josh?

10. How does Louisa describe her former employer and her relationship with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Sam Fielding in Still Me. Where does Sam live? What does he do? How did Louisa meet Sam? How does Sam's character evolve in the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of alienation and isolation in Still Me. How does the author develop these themes through Louisa's character? How are they developed through Agnes's character? What symbolism relates to these themes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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