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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 is Jordy's race called?

2. What does Marielle offer Jordan in lieu of cream in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?

3. What does Naomi think about the pilot in "Why Do Stars Falls Down from the Sky"?

4. What is Naomi doing when her parents call in "Why Do Stars Falls Down from the Sky"?

5. What does Naomi reveal about her first year at Stanford?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky," what happened to the Dutch Abstract painting that Craig appraised?

2. What solution does Jordan give when Naomi says she will not go to Big Sur without him?

3. What happened to Jordan during his dive in "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?

4. How does Naomi view her boyfriend Gary?

5. What does Jordan Tosic ask of people in his obituary?

6. In "There's a Wonder in Most Everything I See" what did Marielle steal from Craig - what was the reason?

7. Under what circumstances does the friend group meet Craig in New York; is he aware they are going to arrive?

8. What does Naomi drunkenly decide while back in the hotel room with Craig in "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?

9. What has Marielle done since her funeral?

10. What does Jordan reveal about when Jordy first came to see him; How did Jordan feel about the whole thing?

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

Write an essay identifying the novel's climax and defend your stance. Why do you believe that moment is the climax? Make sure to include direct evidence and draw from your knowledge of plot structure before you come to a conclusion.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay arguing for the necessity of a queer reading of this novel. Make sure to discuss elements that you believe can only be understood through the lens of queer theory. What elements of the novel would be missed using straightforward analysis?

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