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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. Why did Jordy not visit San Francisco during college?
2. What was the Jordans' wedding like?
3. Mrs. Khan and the word con are an example of what?
4. Where does the friend group go to look at art in "There's a Wonder in Most Everything I See"?
5. What does Jordan rent that tips Jordy off to his plan in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What activity does Jordan assist Marielle with in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven that I've Seen"?
2. Why does Craig rationale that he is going to plead guilty at the beginning of the "There's a Wonder in Most Everything I See"?
3. In "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven that I've Seen" what does Craig suggest to Marielle about his living conditions? What are Craig's motivations for moving?
4. When was Jordy's funeral held and what was the tone?
5. What does Jordy do for their anniversary? What steps does he take to make it extra special in "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?
6. Why did Naomi visit Craig in New York and what do they do together?
7. In "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky," what happened to the Dutch Abstract painting that Craig appraised?
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 does Craig bring to his funeral; what is the reason?
10. Who is Tuffy and why does the group meet him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay discussing whether you believe Craig deserved pathos in regard to his conviction. Craig's crime is treated as a mishap, and the narrator treats him rather kindly. Argue whether Craig deserved this treatment or should have been given a harder time. Make sure to reference direct examples from the text and provide quotations containing pathos.
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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