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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. When Naomi claims she "wished she were dead" (213), that is an example of what literary device?
2. What does Naomi ask the pilot to do in "Why Do Stars Falls Down from the Sky"?
3. When Tuffy tells Craig to make a mark, what does Craig envision?
4. Why did Jordy not visit San Francisco during college?
5. Mrs. Khan and the word con are an example of what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Craig admit about Jordy during his funeral to lighten the mood; how did he arrive at this opinion?
2. In "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky," what advice does Jordan give Naomi after she cries into the guacamole flight?
3. What has Marielle done since her funeral?
4. What does Jordan envision at the end of Jordy's race and what really happens?
5. Who is Tuffy and why does the group meet him?
6. Why does Naomi repeat a calculation at the beginning of "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?
7. What activity does Jordan assist Marielle with in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven that I've Seen"?
8. What solution does Jordan give when Naomi says she will not go to Big Sur without him?
9. How does Naomi view her boyfriend Gary?
10. What does Jordan Tosic ask of people in his obituary?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about how Rowley’s use of non-literary elements affects his novel. What larger thematic connections is Rowley making by quoting Harris’ Chocolat? How do these elements provide context to how Rowley wants his novel to be read? Reference the epigraph, cover art, dedication, acknowledgments, or obituary at the end of the novel.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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