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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 significant fact does Laura reveal on her sixteenth birthday?

2. The drug dealer that Laura met through Leo is from where?

3. On March 4, 1988, Laura writes of her disillusionment with whom?

4. Laura decides to take what with her when she leaves on April 2, 1987?

5. Laura hopes to earn extra money by selling what in her entry from April 21, 1988?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Laura write she had begun working on April 7, 1988? What does she say of her relationship?

2. What is ironic about Laura's relationship with Johnny Horne?

3. How does the theme of duality manifest in Part 8, December 16, 1987 to Christmas Eve Day, 1987 - Later?

4. Who visits Laura in her dreams on December 14, 1986? What happens in this confrontation?

5. What relationships does Laura describe on December 16, 1987?

6. Who did Laura call looking for drugs on December 23, 1987? Where did she find them?

7. Who interrupts Laura's writing on February 3, 1987? What is said?

8. What tactic does Laura use in fighting BOB in Part 7, June 24 1987 to December 15, 1987?

9. What is found in the text following Laura's April 7, 1988 entry?

10. What dream-like conversation does Laura describe with her father? When did it take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the characters of Maddy and Ronnette Pulaski. What similarities do these young women share? What is each ones relationship to Laura Palmer?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of motherhood and femininity in the narrative. How do these themes reflect in Laura Palmer? What is her relationship to her mother like?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the dream imagery used in The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. What recurring symbols and motifs appear in Laura's dreams?

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