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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. Who does Naomi look like in her old age?

2. Which artist does Jordan joke the painting at Big Sur was made by?

3. What theme does the short section about the Jordans portray in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

4. What was Alec's biggest insecurity?

5. What perspective is "Yesterday Once More" told from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old" why is Craig feeling pretty good about himself?

2. When Jordy sneaks into Jordan's room at Big Sur, what do they discuss and how does their discussion end?

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

4. Why is the restaurant named Nepenthe?

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

6. How would you describe Max and Marielle's relationship?

7. How does Jordy react to the gift that Jordan gives him in "We've Only Just Begun"?

8. In "We've Only Just Begun," during breakfast, what action does Jordy do that causes Naomi to reflect on his sexuality; why does she come to that conclusion?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Rowley's use of levity and humor allows the novel to approach serious topics in an approachable way. Even at each other's funerals, the group often uses humor to alleviate the seriousness of the situation. Make sure to focus on one to two examples from the novel to make your point.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the extended metaphor of the waterslide at the end of the novel suggests that Jordan has found peace with his situation. What is the metaphor drawing a comparison to and how does that relate to Jordan's situation? Be careful to avoid general discussion, stick to using direct evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining how Rowley's use of juxtaposition makes moments of sadness more powerful. Rowley often cuts moments of joy with moments of sadness - what is the literary effect of this? How does this pairing make the sad seem more devastating? Make sure to use one to two specific examples from the text.

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