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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. How old was Poppy when she could do simple algebra?

2. When did Ellie fail to come home?

3. In Chapter 15, how many strokes has Laurel's mother had?

4. Where does Poppy want to buy a dress in Chapter 21?

5. In Chapter 25 in Ellie's diary, what is the first thing Ellie writes that Noelle brought her when she was being tutored?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did SJ see before Poppy was born?

2. Why did Ellie go with Noelle to her house?

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

4. What does SJ think about when she does her nude modeling?

5. How does Laurel's mother seem when she visit in Chapter 21, and why?

6. Who did Ellie get to tutor her in math?

7. Why does Laurel want to celebrate her and Hanna's birthdays together?

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

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

10. What is the dress like that Poppy helped Laurel pick out for the birthday party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Jewell use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes make the narrative more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation in Then She Was Gone? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has Jewell used, especially in Chapter 65? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes and characters? How do they add another layer of description?

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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