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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 gemstone did Daniel's ex-girlfriend compare his eyes to?

2. What adjective best describes the character of Irene in “Irene: A History"?

3. What is the first question from Category #3 (most intimate) that Natasha and Daniel choose to ask one another?

4. What album is depicted on Natasha's phone cover?

5. Whom does Natasha ask the USCIS receptionist to call when she arrives late at her appointment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe the narrative style of The Sun is Also a Star?

2. How are the concepts of practicality and romanticism juxtaposed in the novel?

3. Who is Jeremy Fitzgerald and what is his role in the plot of The Sun is Also a Star?

4. What is the significance of the Prologue to The Sun is Also a Star?

5. What similarities do Daniel and Natasha share?

6. What are the relationships like in Daniel's family?

7. What is a "multiverse" and why is this discussed in The Sun is Also a Star?

8. What are the three stages of love that are discussed in the novel?

9. How would you describe the relationship between Daniel and Charlie?

10. How would you describe Natasha's family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Daniel in The Sun is Also a Star. How old is Daniel? What are the relationships like in Daniel's family? What characteristics does Daniel exhibit?

Essay Topic 2

How is the word "irie" defined in “Irie: An Etymological History"? Why do you think the author includes this brief chapter in the novel? How does the word "irie" apply to the novel as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Charles Jae Won Bae in The Sun is Also a Star. What is Charles's relationship like with his parents? How would you describe his relationship with Daniel? What are Charlie's objectives in the story?

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