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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 information does Sam relate in his first letter to Louisa in Chapter 30?

2. Sam had told Louisa that one of the greatest risks for elderly fall patients was what?

3. On what days of the week does Louisa go with Meena to the library protests in Chapter 23?

4. On what days does Louisa work at the Vintage Clothes Emporium in Chapter 23?

5. Why does Louisa seek out Mrs. De Witt in the hospital after dropping her off for her appointment in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Louisa discover when she brings Dean Martin home in Chapter 22? What does she do?

2. Who is Eddie and how does Louisa's family respond to meeting her?

3. Who is Vincent and how does Margot react to meeting him?

4. What does Margot give to Louisa when she leaves? Why?

5. What conflict breaks out during Thanksgiving Dinner in Chapter 16?

6. What was Mrs. De Witt's former career? How is this reflected in her home?

7. What happens in the exchange between Louisa and Sam at Louisa's grandfather's funeral?

8. What about Grandad's death upsets Louisa's mother the most?

9. How does Will describe his experiences in New York in his letter that opens Chapter 22?

10. What is revealed of Margot's financial situation in Chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship conflicts and struggles that Louisa and Sam face as a long-distance couple in the novel. What aspects of their lives lend themselves to jealousy? Are the conflicts between Sam and Louisa resolved? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the characters of Agnes and Leonard Gopnik. Where do the Gopnik's live? How would you describe their lifestyles? What roles do Agnes and Leonard play in the plot of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of power dynamics in Still Me. What characters play out power struggles with one another? Why and how? What symbols represent power in the novel?

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