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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 do the Jordans joke that all the fishermen are named?

2. When did Jordy and Jordan begin dating?

3. When Jordan says: "Guys, knock it off," (34) that is an example of which literary device?

4. In the dedication, Rowley dedicates his book to whom?

5. In "We've Only Just Begun," what does Jordan gift Jordy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts the friend group to believe Alec is communicating with them; what does he spell?

2. Why is Jordan's group chat called NANA's HUNGRY LITTLE PIE EATERS and who is Nana?

3. What is Jordan's job and current opinions on his field in "Yesterday Once More"?

4. What are Naomi and Marielle's taste in music like?

5. What does Jordan think about the paint choice in the hospital?

6. In "We've Only Just Begun," why does Jordan not want to go to Big Sur?

7. Why does Jordy refuse to go for a swim in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

8. How does Marielle look and dress in "Yesterday Once More"?

9. How does Marielle meet her husband?

10. Why does Jordan want to return to Columbia; what does he think about the political state in Columbia versus America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Up until Jordan's diagnosis, he has been portrayed as highly individualistic. Discuss how Rowley's juxtaposition of Jordan's independent past against his dependent present makes his cancer diagnosis even more frustrating. Why is it impactful for the reader to see what Jordan lost versus just showing his current struggle? Draw from one to three scenes in the novel to make your point, avoid general discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay discussing what you believe the symbolic meaning behind Naomi's cabin/Big Sur is. Why does the group choose Big Sur to return to? What larger thematic elements does Big Sur represent? Make sure to include an explanation and sufficient textual evidence to support your claim.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay arguing that Marielle's lack of identity is due to a societal undervaluing of motherhood. Make sure to include points of comparison and quote jobs/activities that are praised in the novel, unlike Marielle's decision to be a mother. What evidence did you find to arrive at this conclusion?

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