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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. What is SJ's mother's name?

3. In Chapter 14, how old is Laurel?

4. How old was Laurel when Hanna was born?

5. In Chapter 29, how long would Flody sometimes have to sit outside Sara-Jade's door singing a particular song until she was asleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Laurel meet Floyd Dunn?

2. What did SJ see before Poppy was born?

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

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

5. Why does Blue call Laurel in Chapter 24?

6. What comment does SJ make in Chapter 20 about thinking?

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

8. Who is Poppy and what is she like?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does Jewell use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

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