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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. The narrator says that at exactly what time does Buddy fall “instantly and irrevocably in love with Jane Jerome” in Part Two?
2. Who is the protagonist of We All Fall Down?
3. Buddy considers going to the Mall to surprise Jane and her mother and buy them coffee where in Part Two?
4. After seeing Jane and Buddy kissing together in a store, the Avenger vows to do what?
5. How old is Amos Dalton described as being on the newscast as Buddy watches in Part Two?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the second and third examples in the novel of a character “falling down”?
2. How is the family life of Harry Flowers characterized in We All Fall Down?
3. What happens when Jane enters the abandoned shed at the empty lot in Part Two?
4. How does Buddy learn of Jane’s abduction in Part Two? Where has Jane’s family gone by this time?
5. What is the principle reason for Jane’s feelings of isolation after the abduction in Part Two?
6. How does the author characterize the relationship between Buddy and Jane prior to their breakup in the novel?
7. How does the Avenger kill himself in Part Two? Why does he kill himself?
8. Who calls Jane to plead with her regarding Buddy in Part Two? What information is revealed in this phone call?
9. What justifications does the author make for Buddy Walker’s behavior in the novel?
10. How is the character of the Avenger described as he entraps Jane in Part Two?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Buddy’s concerns regarding the arrest of Harry Flowers. Why does Buddy have a hard time believing Marty and Randy regarding Harry’s past and his loyalty to his friends? What would you feel like if you were in Buddy’s position? What options does Buddy have in terms of acting to protect himself?
Essay Topic 2
Family in We All Fall Down
a. Discuss the differences and similarities between Buddy’s family and Jane’s family in the novel. In what ways do these families differ in their communication style and shows of affection for one another?
b. How do the story’s main characters evolve in their perceptions of family throughout the course of the narrative?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and analyze the characters of Patti Amarelli and Leslie Cairns in the novel. For how long has Jane been best friends with these two girls? How have they developed the motif of “pink” to unite them in their friendship? How does their friendship change in the course of the story?
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