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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 items are prohibited in the GR headquarters?

2. What is the name of Melissa Hulbert's ex-husband who disappeared on Sudden Departure day?

3. What kind of car does Scott Frost drive in the narrative?

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

5. For what company does Arthur Donovan work as a technician?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the subjects of Reverend Matt Jamison’s newsletters in the novel? What are the objectives of the newsletters?

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

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

4. How has Jill Garvey been affected by the Sudden Departure in Part One?

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

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

7. Where are Laurie’s and Meg’s lodgings in Part Two? How is this setting described?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Christine’s baby comes to symbolize in the end of the novel? Why has the baby been abandoned? Who abandoned it? Who discovers the baby? How does this discovery affect this character?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the character of Kevin Garvey in the novel. How does Kevin stand apart from the other main characters in the story? How do Kevin’s experiences in the novel change him? What relationships does Kevin form?

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