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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 season do Allie and Noah spend together?

2. What does Noah prepare for he and Allie to drink in "Reunion"?

3. What expression does Noah use to describe Allie to others?

4. What had Fin encouraged Noah to do on his first date with Allie?

5. Who discouraged Allie from painting professionally?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Noah's one and only attempt to find Allie.

2. Who is Noah best friend in New Bern in 1946?

3. How does Noah help Martha Shaw?

4. What changes does Allie see in Noah when they reunite after fourteen years?

5. What did Allie's parents think of Noah?

6. How does Allie find out Noah was back in New Bern?

7. What did Noah think of Allie when he first met her?

8. In what way is New Bern "haunted" for Noah?

9. What does Noah say of the people who live at the nursing home?

10. How does Lon find success as a lawyer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allie Calhoun (nee Nelson) is the female protagonist of the story and the wife of Noah Calhoun. Discuss the character of Allie Calhoun, including her defining personality traits and the obstacles she faces throughout the narrative.

Essay Topic 2

What is an antagonist and, who or what is the antagonist of the novel The Notebook? How does the antagonist affect the relationship of Noah and Allie? Is the antagonist successful in keeping them apart? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Notebook is an example of a romance novel. Discuss the elements of this genre and why The Notebook is an example.

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