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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. To what does Aimée owe the shaping of her brain and body?
2. Where does Aimée take Dennis a few days after her dinner date with Mr. Joyboy?
3. What does Mr. Slump reply to his secretary's information about Aimée?
4. Why does Dennis say he should be offended by Aimée?
5. Who is Guru Brahmin?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are the other cosmeticians becoming jealous of Aimée?
2. What does Mr. Joyboy tell Dennis about Aimée?
3. What does Mr. Slump not know at the moment and how does he react to another letter from Aimée?
4. What does Dennis learn from Erroll Bartholomew?
5. Describe Aimée's date with Mr. Joyboy to meet his mother.
6. What is the Lovers' Nook?
7. What does Sir Amborse say about Dennis' plans to become a non-sectarian minister?
8. How does Dennis start wooing Aimée?
9. How do Dennis' poems help Aimée feel better and what does she do with one of them?
10. What is different between Aimée's first engagement compared to that of the one to Mr. Lovejoy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
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.
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