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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 first thing that Esther notices about Marco?
2. Which of the following best describes Lenny and Doreen's dancing?
3. What is Esther's first reaction when Buddy proposes to her?
4. Why does Esther hope she will be paired up with Lenny instead of Frankie?
5. What does Esther do to prevent Marco from raping her?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Mr. Willard leave Esther alone with Buddy at the sanatorium?
2. Describe Esther and Hilda's conversation at breakfast.
3. What leads Esther to be invited for lunch by Philomena Guinea?
4. Describe Buddy's letter to Esther (that is waiting for her when she gets home).
5. Compare Constantin and Buddy.
6. Why is Esther so enamored with the rich foods she is served at the Ladies' Day luncheon?
7. Describe Jay Cee (from Esther's perspective)
8. Describe the sanatorium where Buddy is receiving treatment for TB.
9. What news does Mrs. Greenwood deliver to Esther when she picks her up from the train station? How does Esther react?
10. Why does Esther decide to take a bath when she returns to her hotel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In The Bell Jar there the author uses recurrent symbolism to represent aspects of Esther's story. Select two of the following symbols ( mirrors, water, babies, the bell jar) and:
1) describe how the author uses this symbol at at least two points in the story
2) discuss what the symbol represents about Esther at that point in the story
3) discuss what the overall message the author is trying to send about Esther using this symbol.
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
This novel deals with the relationship between talent and mental stability. In your essay:
1) discuss how this relationship plays out in Esther and the other characters
2) state what you think Plath is saying about this relationship
3) comment on Plath's ideas. Is she right? Why or why not?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
The Bell Jar takes place in several different settings. Compare and contrast three of the settings focusing on:
1) describing the setting and Esther's role within it
2) the significance of the setting in Esther's development.
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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