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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. Why does Addie take a book instead of getting on the computer?
2. Who confronts Addie after she has her tryout with Ms. Rivera?
3. Why does Addie get scared later that evening?
4. How do Soula and Elliot act to Addie?
5. What does Dwight make Addie and her half sisters?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Dwight promise Addie as he is leaving?
2. Why is everyone happy for Addie and how does Denise suggest they celebrate?
3. For what does Soula use the board in her store and why doesn't Addie read the things on the board?
4. What were the reactions of Dwight and Grandio when they learned about Denise's disappearance when Addie is nine?
5. What does Addie do for Halloween?
6. What happens when Dwight brings the Littles to the trailer?
7. How have things changed since Mommers begins to work for Pete?
8. Who does Addie meet at the mini-mart and what does the person tell Addie?
9. What does Denise say about the new car she is driving?
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
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 novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Waiting for Normal" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Waiting for Normal" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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