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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 is the mood during the last day of high school?
2. How does Charlie feel after dropping the letter into the mailbox?
3. What is Charlie's opinion about how girls act?
4. Why does Charlie want to put the letter in a mailbox?
5. Why does Charlie's mom make him tea after the emergency room?
Short Essay Questions
1. Analyze Charlie's perspective on unity and diversity during the graduation ceremony. How does his observation of the different speeches and the overall ceremony reinforce his thoughts on the broader social dynamics within the school and his own family?
2. Describe Charlie's experience on the last day of school and his decision to sit in the front of the bus. How does he feel about the different groups of kids on the bus? How does this experience reflect his thoughts on unity and differences?
3. Discuss the theme of self-discovery in the narrative. How does Charlie's exploration of himself contribute to the story's overall development?
4. Discuss the impact of Craig and Sam's breakup on Charlie and the group dynamics. How does Charlie's empathy shine through in his reactions to the breakup?
5. In the letter dated March 7, 1992, Charlie describes his experiences with Mary Elizabeth and the complexities of their interactions. How does Charlie's relationship with Mary Elizabeth reflect his evolving understanding of friendship, intimacy, and personal boundaries?
6. Reflect on Charlie's final entry in the series of letters. How does this entry encapsulate his growth and his outlook on life as he faces the future?
7. Discuss the impact of Charlie's sensitive and observant nature on his relationships. How do his observations influence his interactions with others?
8. Explain the significance of Charlie's letter to his unnamed friend. How does Charlie's openness in his letters reflect his growth and emotional development?
9. Explain the significance of the bond between Charlie and Sam. How does Sam's advice guide Charlie's actions and decisions?
10. Reflect on Charlie's evolving feelings for Sam throughout the narrative. How does his realization of love for Sam affect his perspective on relationships and emotions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do Charlie's interactions with supportive teachers and mentors, like Bill, contribute to his personal development and understanding of the world around him?
Essay Topic 2
What does the tunnel symbolize in the novel, and how does its imagery relate to Charlie's personal struggles and growth?
Essay Topic 3
Compare the themes of identity, friendship, and self-discovery in The Perks of Being a Wallflower with similar themes in other coming-of-age literature.
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