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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 date is Louisa's grandfather's funeral?

2. What kind of turkey does Meena promise Louisa for Thanksgiving in Chapter 16?

3. What do Margot and Louisa have for dinner on their last night of their trip in Chapter 29?

4. What career did Josh's father make him give up?

5. What TV show does Louisa watch nightly with Margot?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Margot go to live? Why?

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

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

5. Why does Agnes instruct Louisa to deduct increments of money from her account?

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

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

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

9. What causes the conflict between Louisa and Josh in Chapter 25?

10. How is Mrs. De Witt's home described in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Setting is a very important literary element in Still Me. Where is the bulk of the novel set? Why is this particular setting important to the plot of the story? How does this setting compare to the others that the novel illustrates?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Louisa Clark as the protagonist of Still Me. What backstory is established for Louisa's character in the novel's exposition? What has brought Louisa to America? How does Louisa's character change in the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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