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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. How many children does Arthur Donovan have?

2. For approximately how long does "The Unburdening" period last each day for the new recruits at the GR?

3. What is the name of Meg's former fiance?

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

5. What color clothing do the members of the GR wear in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Tom Garvey come to be the chaperone and caretaker for Christine?

3. What does Reverend Matt Jamison give to Nora Durst in Part Two? How does she respond?

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

5. What does the cartoon SpongeBob Squarepants symbolize for Nora Durst?

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Meg Lomax? What doubts does this character face when she is introduced in Part Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the relationship of Kevin and Nora while in Florida and in Mapleton. Why does Nora act differently in Florida? Why is she unable to behave in the same manner in Mapleton? How does Kevin perceive these differences?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the game “Get a Room” played by Jill and Aimee in the novel. What are the objectives of the game? What are the sexist elements of the game? How does the game expand Jill’s relationships?

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