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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 has Aimée decided to do?
2. How is Mr. Slump's appearance?
3. What is Mr. Joyboy's mother like?
4. Where is Dennis at the opening of Chapter 10?
5. What advice does Mr. Slump give Aimée?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are the other cosmeticians becoming jealous of Aimée?
2. What is different between Aimée's first engagement compared to that of the one to Mr. Lovejoy?
3. What does Dennis learn from Erroll Bartholomew?
4. Why does Aimée believe she will be writing her last letter to Guru Brahmin?
5. What does the cricket club do in order to induce Dennis to return to England?
6. Describe the conversation between Mr. Joyboy and Aimée concerning Dennis' poems.
7. What does Mr. Slump not know at the moment and how does he react to another letter from Aimée?
8. What do Dennis and Aimée do at Lovers' Nook?
9. Describe Dennis' conversation with Aimée when he follows her to Nutburger Café.
10. How is Mr. Joyboy described as he improves the smile of a corpse?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Mr. Joyboy and Dennis. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Aimee and Dennis. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in The Loved One help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
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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