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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 Dennis hear in the room where he is led?
2. For how long does Dennis get a leave of absence?
3. What do the various zones on the grounds in the funeral home represent?
4. How is the cosmetician described?
5. Besides being fiction, how else is the story described in the paragraph that is set before Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the cosmetician and what does she tell Dennis?
2. What does Sir Francis Hinsley say about Americans?
3. What does Aimée do to Sir Francis?
4. What does Aimée think of Mr. Joyboy's work?
5. What does Sir Francis learn when he next arrives at the studio?
6. How does Dennis respond to finding a dead Sir Francis?
7. What does Aimée reveal about herself when she encounters Dennis on the island?
8. How does Barlow compare the facades of Hollywood sets to the front of Whispering Glades?
9. Who comes through Whispering Glades to view Sir Francis' and who does not come through and why?
10. Why does the prospect of a visit to Whispering Glades fascinate Dennis?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of narcissism in The Loved One. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters seem most narcissistic? Why? What are some symbols of narcissism? What are some of the behaviors of narcissism?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of denial in The Loved One. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to be in some sort of denial? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of death in The Loved One. Consider not only the death of humans and animals but the comments the author makes on the ritual of death in America.
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Loved One help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Loved One? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in The Loved One to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss The Loved One based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Loved One is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Loved One a successful novel? What about young teens?
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