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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. Where did Reverend Matt Jamison preach prior to the Sudden Departure?

2. What is the name of the neighborhood where Kevin Garvey lives?

3. What does "GR" stand for in the narrative?

4. What is the name of Martha Reeder's three-year-old granddaughter that disappeared on Sudden Departure day?

5. Who is the Director of Public Outreach for the GR that speaks with Rosalie in the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What game do Aimee and Jill play at Dmitri’s house in Part Two? What is the objective of the game?

2. What irony is revealed through the conversation between Nora and Kylie in Part Two?

3. What does Reverend Matt Jamison represent symbolically in the narrative?

4. What are Nora Durst’s objectives in attending the social mixer in Part Two? Does she achieve these objectives?

5. What central metaphor is established through the narrative in Part One?

6. What does the act of smoking cigarettes signify in the novel?

7. How did the Sudden Departure impact Tom Garvey? Where was Tom when the event occurred?

8. What prevents Kevin from spending the night with Melissa in Part Two?

9. How would you describe the mood and tone of Mapleton in the beginning of Part One? What event is taking place?

10. What is Kevin’s relationship to The Carpe Diem? How often does Kevin frequent this establishment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Reverend Matt Jamison’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in The Leftovers? Why did Reverend Jamison leave his church? What are the subjects of the newsletters he produces? Why does he produce them?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the mission and beliefs of the Watchers in the novel. Why do the Watchers wear white and smoke cigarettes? Whom do they follow and what are their reasons for following people? How many Watchers are there?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Laurie Garvey in The Leftovers. What organization has Laurie become indoctrinated in? Why did Laurie leave her family? Do you think she regrets her actions? Why or why not?

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