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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 29, what color does Noelle say that Sara-Jade's hair was when they met?

2. What did Noelle's father teach?

3. In Chapter 18, how many times has Laurel met Bonny?

4. After Jake and Blue call in Chapter 24, how long does Laurel drink a glass of wine before she texts Floyd?

5. Where does Floyd take Laurel to a bar on her birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long after Ellie disappeared, was there a burglary at Laurel's house and what was taken?

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

3. When was the last sighting of Ellie?

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

5. In Chapter 19, what does Poppy wear when she comes with Floyd for dinner, and what statement does Laurel think Poppy's attire makes?

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

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. What connection does Laurel find between Poppy's mother and herself?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Jewell use foreshadowing in Then She Was Gone? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

Laurel and Paul’s marriage ends after Ellie’s disappearance. What are the cycles of Laurel and Paul’s relationship? How and why do they reconnect as friends?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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