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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 does Deanna say about herself concerning Jason?
2. Where do Jason and Deanna go?
3. How does Deanna respond to Darren's statement?
4. Where does Darren think Stacy may have gone?
5. How does Stacy's family handle her disappearance?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Deanna relieved when she calls Jason to tell him about Stacy?
2. Why does Deanna call Jason to come earlier and what do they do?
3. How does Michael reveal that he has hurt someone in a romantic relationship?
4. What happens to make Deanna confront Tommy about their previous history?
5. What does Darren learn when he calls Stacy's family?
6. Where does Stacy say she was and what does Darren say when Deanna calls him and what is Deanna's response?
7. How does Deanna end up being in a car with Tommy?
8. Why is Deanna surprised at work and why is Darren surprised when he arrives at her workplace?
9. What does Deanna tell Stacy she wants to do for her and Darren and what does Stacy say about it?
10. What does Deanna realize about Tommy and about herself?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Story of a Girl. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Zarr chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Zarr chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Zarr's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Zarr use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Story of a Girl help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Story of a Girl? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in Story of a Girl to discuss and compare the character's response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Deanna and Darren. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Deanna and Lee. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Story of a Girl help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
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