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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 ask Addie to do with Dwight's check?
2. What does Addie use to pack her clothes in for the weekend?
3. What does Hannah do in her basement?
4. Why does Denise tell Addie to be sure to take the right bus home?
5. Why does Hannah move home after living out West for a while?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Hannah sum up her past to Addie?
2. What does Addie tell Mommers about the flute and how does Denise respond?
3. Describe the conversation between Addie and Ms. Rivera.
4. What business does Hannah have and how do the girls help Hannah in the business?
5. What is the dress like that Mommers buys Addie for her recital and what is Addie's response?
6. What do Soula and Elliot give Addie for Christmas and what is Addie's response?
7. What does Denise say about Addie visiting Grandio and Dwight's family over Thanksgiving?
8. Who meets Addie at Lake George and why is it okay that her paper bag of clothes breaks?
9. How does Addie compare herself to Brynna and what is Dwight's response?
10. What is Elliot installing in the mini-mart and what does Soula think of it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Addie's mother has a way of saying things to her daughter that are unkind. Addie accepts these comments as truth and doesn't seem to question them. Addie is scared when she finds that Soula is so sick and she isn't sure what to do. However, it is apparent that being with Addie brings Soula great joy and comfort. Addie is terrified of what might happen if her mother doesn't come home. She doesn't seem to be concerned about safety, but more about the problems that will be caused if her mother stays away.
1. Discuss the ways in which Denise is unkind in what she says to Addie. Use examples from "Waiting for Normal" and your own life to support your answer.
2. Why do you think Addie believes what her mother says about her as truth? What are some of the ways that Addie behaves that seems to contradict what her mother says about her? Use examples from "Waiting for Normal" and your own life to support your answer.
3. Given that she is constantly having to take care of her mother and her mother is often unkind to her, why do you think Addie is so afraid her mother won't come home? Use examples from "Waiting for Normal" and your own life to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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