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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 does Addie feel about her new home?
2. What does Denise do as she arrives at her new home?
3. What does Dwight tell Addie he has set up for her in her new home?
4. What does Rick call Elliot?
5. Why does Addie get scared later that evening?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Addie moving, why and how does she feel about it?
2. What does Dwight promise Addie as he is leaving?
3. What does Denise say about the new car she is driving?
4. What were the reactions of Dwight and Grandio when they learned about Denise's disappearance when Addie is nine?
5. How does Addie learn that Soula and Elliot are not romantically involved?
6. How have things changed since Mommers begins to work for Pete?
7. What does Addie say about six steps?
8. How does Denise look when Addie returns home and what does Denise tell Addie?
9. How does Addie learn about Soula's illness?
10. Who does Addie meet at the mini-mart and what does the person tell Addie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Characters are an important part of what makes Waiting for Normal interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Addie. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Denise. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Dwight. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Waiting for Normal".
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Waiting for Normal". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Waiting for Normal". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Waiting for Normal" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading this book? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Waiting for Normal" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
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