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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 are in charge of flowers in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

2. Who is the most skeptical of the Ouija Board?

3. In "We've Only Just Begun," Marielle is compared to who while naked in the hot tub?

4. Where is Naomi headed after graduation?

5. What does Jordy think will help Jordan forget his "death sentence" (26)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Alec's post-grad plans?

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

3. Why does Naomi say "nerd alert" (146) when she sees Jordan in in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old" - what is the purpose behind his decision?

4. How does Marielle meet her husband?

5. 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?

6. What does Jordan imagine himself as in the beginning of the novel and why?

7. While Jordan and Jordy get snacks for Marielle's funeral, Joran reveals that Jordy struggles with what?

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

9. Why does Marielle propose the pact - what wrong is she trying to remedy?

10. Who was the first classmate that Jordan lost and what happened to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Craig's relationship with Mia and acceptance of his fatherhood at the Cloister works to redeem his character. Craig has spent most of his life without a family, he was raised by his aunt and uncle. How does the notion of being a part of something larger than himself propel his character growth? Make sure to cite direct evidence from before his interaction with Mia and after.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how Alec's death impacted the group? What elements of their personality were changed? Why do you think he played a significant role in the characters' development? Discuss Alec's impact on only one or two of the characters and make sure to include direct evidence.

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