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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. Who did Laura see at Leo's party, according to her entry on October 3 1986?

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

3. What is the name of the head waitress at the restaurant Laura went in "Christmas Eve Day, 1987 - Later"?

4. Laura writes on December 23, 1987, that she was able to save money because she no longer needed to spend it on what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in Laura's dream from December 23, 1987? Who did she call after waking up?

2. Where does Laura describe being taken in her entry from November 13, 1987? Whom was she with?

3. What metaphor does Laura use in describing her horse Troy in Part 7, June 24 1987 to December 15, 1987?

4. Whom does Laura describe a dangerous encounter with on February 9, 1988?

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

6. How does Laura describe her holidays on January 3, 1988?

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

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

9. What is significant about BOB's entering the narrative in Part 6, October 3 1986 to April 2, 1987?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of metaphor and simile in the depiction of Laura's horse in the narrative. How does Laura relate to Troy? What is ironic about this metaphor?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motifs of sex and drugs in The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. How does the author use these motifs to further the narrative's themes?

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