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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 number does Jordan give himself on the ECOG scale?
2. When did Jordy and Jordan begin dating?
3. Why does Jordan joke that it will be hell to be in heaven with Alec?
4. Who is the officiant of Marielle's funeral in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?
5. How long had Jordan been in remission?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "We've Only Just Begun," why does Jordan not want to go to Big Sur?
2. What prompts the friend group to believe Alec is communicating with them; what does he spell?
3. What were Alec's post-grad plans?
4. How does Marielle meet her husband?
5. What does Jordan imagine himself as in the beginning of the novel and why?
6. 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?
7. Why is Marielle disappointed when the Jordans arrive in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old;" what does it prompt her to accept?
8. 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?
9. How does Jordy react to the gift that Jordan gives him in "We've Only Just Begun"?
10. What is Jordan's job and current opinions on his field in "Yesterday Once More"?
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 arguing how Rowley's use of omniscient narration is necessary for the construction of his characters. What elements would be left behind if limited narration was used; which facets of the novel would no longer work? Why is it important that the reader has access to every person in the friend group's thoughts?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay discussing whether you believe Jordy is a stagnant or dynamic character by the end of the book? Make sure to cite direct evidence from different stages in his life to back up your point. What is the purpose of portraying Jordy in this way - what does it reveal about his character deficits?
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