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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. In Chapter 6, how long has Laurel lived alone?

2. How did Ellie allegedly die?

3. How old was SJ when Poppy was born?

4. Whose cottage did Laurel tell Ellie that she and Theo could use in Chapter 9?

5. In Chapter 21, where do Laurel and Poppy get something to eat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When was the last sighting of Ellie?

4. How does Noelle describe her family?

5. Who is Poppy and what is she like?

6. How does Laurel visit Noelle's old home?

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

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

9. How does Laurel meet Floyd Dunn?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Then She Was Gone, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Nicole has two miscarriages. How many times does Nicole miscarry? How do the miscarriages affect Noelle and Floyd and their relationship?

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