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

2. What does Louisa eat on her flight home for Christmas?

3. Where does Ashok live?

4. Louisa describes Mrs. De Witt's living room as looking as though it was designed in what era?

5. Who was the editor that promoted Margot to editor of the magazine she worked for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Louisa discover when she goes to Sam's flat in Chapter 17?

2. What leads to the breakup between Louisa and Josh?

3. What does Margot's wardrobe symbolize to her? How?

4. Why is Louisa unable to attend Thanksgiving Dinner at Ashok's home? How does she feel about this?

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

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

7. Where does Margot go to live? Why?

8. Why does Mr. Gopnik fire Louisa? How does Louisa respond?

9. Where do Louisa and Sam meet at the end of the novel? Why is this significant?

10. Where does Louisa go with Josh in Chapter 25? What are her impressions of this setting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze and discuss the plot structure of Still Me. Where in the novel does the exposition transition into rising action? Where does the novel's climax occur? What information is revealed in the falling action and denouement?

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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