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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. What does Denise say about Pete?
2. What is Empty Acre?
3. What was Mommers going to make Addie for dinner?
4. For whom does Rick leave a note?
5. What does Soula say she wants to do when Addie starts to go home?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why isn't Addie afraid to be home alone?
2. What does Addie notice on the newspaper clipping board at the mini-mart one day?
3. Why is everyone happy for Addie and how does Denise suggest they celebrate?
4. For what does Soula use the board in her store and why doesn't Addie read the things on the board?
5. Where is Addie moving, why and how does she feel about it?
6. How does Denise feel about the trailer and why?
7. How does Denise look when Addie returns home and what does Denise tell Addie?
8. What does Mommers say when she finally arrives home at 2 a.m.?
9. What does Addie do for Halloween?
10. How does Addie learn about Soula's illness?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Waiting for Normal". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Connor chooses the symbols he does?
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Connor chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Connor's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Connor use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).
Essay Topic 2
Over the course of "Waiting for Normal", Addie grows as a person in both complexity and understanding. "Waiting for Normal" might be considered a slice of Addie's larger story, of her "coming of age." It might be said that this novel is a "bildungsroman" of Addie Schmeeter. Discuss the following:
1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.
2. Trace and analyze the character of Addie as she changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser young girl. What are the significant events that change Addie?
3. After thoroughly analyzing Addie's growth throughout Waiting for Normal, do you think "Waiting for Normal" could be considered Addie's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?
4. Are there any other characters in "Waiting for Normal" who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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