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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 Sam and Patrick offer to Charlie at the party?
2. At the party, what secret knock gets Patrick and Charlie inside?
3. Why does Charlie's sister sometimes feel sensitive about certain things?
4. What is Dave's position on the football team?
5. Why does Charlie's dad declare the television series MASH as a great series?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of Charlie's exchange with his grandfather after the Thanksgiving meal?
2. Describe Charlie's experience with participating in social events and his feelings of being present and connected.
3. Analyze Charlie's reflections on the gifts he gives and receives during the holiday party. How do these gifts reveal the dynamics of his relationships with his friends?
4. Describe Charlie's feelings and thoughts when he presents the tape to Patrick as a gift. How does the tape symbolize their friendship, and why does Charlie hope it will have a particular impact on Patrick?
5. How does Charlie's sister change after getting involved with a boy?
6. How does Charlie's advanced English teacher, Bill, criticize his writing?
7. What is the significance of the name Nothing in shop class?
8. Explore the significance of Sam's gift to Charlie – the old typewriter and the request to write about him sometime. How does this gift reflect their bond and Charlie's evolving feelings for Sam?
9. Discuss the impact of the book Peter Pan on Charlie's understanding of growing up and betrayal.
10. How does Charlie's family dynamics affect their gatherings and relationships during holidays?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explore the symbolism behind the mixtapes given to Charlie and how they serve as a reflection of his relationships and emotions.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze how the characters' experiences with mental health issues, including Charlie's past trauma, are portrayed and addressed in the narrative.
Essay Topic 3
How does the memory of Aunt Helen impact Charlie's perception of love, relationships, and his own experiences, and what does this reveal about his character?
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