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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. From whom does Michael want to keep the contest he enters a secret?
2. What does Edgar think is the reason Williams called him about Mrs. Madrigal?
3. What can the reader infer after learning that Norman investigated Mrs. Madrigal's past?
4. Why does Michael become embarrassed when he is out for dinner with his parents?
5. While they are walking on the cliff, what does Mary Ann tell Norman?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain how DeDe's decision to have the baby marks the climax of her transformation.
2. How does Norman Neal Williams find out that Mrs. Madrigal used to work in a book store?
3. What does Norman Neal Williams reveal to Mary Ann in the car during the trick or treating outing?
4. Why does Vincent take Mary Ann into account when he decides how to kill himself?
5. Summarize what happens during Michael's dance contest.
6. Briefly discuss the parallels between Frannie's Great Dane and Edgar.
7. What happens to Mary Ann when she and Norman are in Chinatown after the movie?
8. Summarize what Norman confesses to Mary Ann in the chapter, "Norman Confesses."
9. What do Michael's parents think about his relationship with Mona?
10. What two things does Mona do in an attempt to make something of her relationship with D'orothea?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Tales of the City" is a book with a lot of characters. Discuss how the author's use of dialogue contribute to the reader's understanding of the characters in the novel.
Essay Topic 2
The word "halcyon" is a synonym for happiness and peace. Discuss how the meaning of his name relates to Edgar's journey and transformation as a character, giving specific examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 3
"Tales of the City" was originally published as a daily newspaper serial. Explore how the story fits the serial format versus the novel format. In what ways does the structure of the novel give away its beginning as a serial drama in a newspaper?
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