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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 Mr. Joyboy begin to do?

2. Who is Sambo?

3. What has Dennis done for Aimée?

4. What does Aimée tell Mr. Joyboy when he wants to celebrate with her?

5. What is something that bothers Aimée about Dennis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mr. Slump described and what does he write to Aimée after she writes of her thoughts about Dennis?

2. Why are the other cosmeticians becoming jealous of Aimée?

3. Who is Guru Brahmin?

4. What happens when Aimée calls Mr. Slump at a pub, and what does she do as a result of the conversation?

5. How is Mr. Joyboy described as he improves the smile of a corpse?

6. What do Dennis and Aimée do at Lovers' Nook?

7. Describe Dennis' conversation with Aimée when he follows her to Nutburger Café.

8. What does Aimée write to the columnist about Dennis?

9. What does Aimée say in her most recent letter Guru Brahmin?

10. How do Dennis' poems help Aimée feel better and what does she do with one of them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Loved One, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in The Loved One. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Loved One.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Loved One. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Loved One. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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