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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 breed of dog does Mrs. De Witt own?

2. Where does Louisa go every day to withdraw money from the ATM for the piano?

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

4. Where does Sam think Josh proposed to Louisa in Chapter 30?

5. How is Vincent related to Mrs. De Witt?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the significance of Mr. Gopnik's vasectomy in the narrative?

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

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

6. How do both Margot and Louisa change during their trip in Chapter 29?

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

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

9. What does Louisa suggest to Mr. Gopnik regarding Agnes in Chapter 16? How does he respond?

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 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?

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 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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