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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 name of SJ's school?

2. In Chapter 27, where did Noelle and Floyd both live?

3. How did Ellie allegedly die?

4. What color tie does Floyd wear in Chapter 22?

5. In Chapter 21, where does Poppy end up buying clothes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Floyd say that he met Noelle?

2. How does Poppy compare herself and SJ when Laura asks if they are close?

3. Why does Blue call Laurel in Chapter 24?

4. How does Laureal react to Blue's comments about Floyd?

5. How had Laurel seen her life when she had three children, not two?

6. What did SJ see before Poppy was born?

7. What remains were found of Ellie after her backpack was found, and how did she die?

8. How does Laurel meet Floyd Dunn?

9. What does Helen, Laurel's co-worker, say when Laurel describes Poppy?

10. Whare are Laurel's thoughts as she cooks for Floyd in Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At first, Noelle is very involved in Ellie’s pregnancy. Then her care tapers off. Why does Noelle’s care for Ellie diminish? Why does she quit caring for her?

Essay Topic 2

Dramatic irony creates suspense between what characters know and what readers suspect. How does Jewell use dramatic irony in Then She Was Gone? How does the author’s use of dramatic irony create tension in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Laurel visits her mother often at the nursing home. What type of relationship do Laurel and her mother have? How does Ruby still support Laurel even though she has health issues?

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