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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 does Jordan rent that tips Jordy off to his plan in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?

2. Who is the native Spanish speaker?

3. How did Jordan find out about this race in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?

4. Where is Mia going to college?

5. How does Craig feel after Mia tells him that he reminds her of her friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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"?

2. Why does Naomi repeat a calculation at the beginning of "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?

3. Why did Naomi visit Craig in New York and what do they do together?

4. Who is Tuffy and why does the group meet him?

5. 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"?

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

7. How does Naomi view her boyfriend Gary?

8. In "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky," what advice does Jordan give Naomi after she cries into the guacamole flight?

9. When was Jordy's funeral held and what was the tone?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss how the title "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Ever Seen" (Jordy, 2023) is symbolic of the strength of Jordy and Jordan's relationship throughout the years. Consider Jordan's religious faith and his views on heaven. Furthermore, consider addressing the time period and the identification of Jordy in the parenthesis.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining how Rowley's use of juxtaposition makes moments of sadness more powerful. Rowley often cuts moments of joy with moments of sadness - what is the literary effect of this? How does this pairing make the sad seem more devastating? Make sure to use one to two specific examples from the text.

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