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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 did Elijah realize about Lia in Cassie's wake room?
2. Where has Cassie been found?
3. What does Lia do with her dirty plate?
4. What is sewn in Lia's robe?
5. Why is Lia excited when she gets on the scale later in her room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lia feel when she wakes the next morning?
2. What news does Emma bring the next morning, and what is Lia's reaction?
3. Describe Lia's experience as she sees Cassie in the coffin.
4. What does Lia's scale reveal to her and what is her response?
5. Where is Lia at the opening of the novel and what is the news Jennifer announces?
6. How does Lia get out of going to school that morning and where does she go?
7. Why does Elijah escort Lia out of the funeral home and where do they go?
8. How does Jennifer feel about Cassie's death?
9. Describe the scene that leads to Lia receiving detention.
10. How does Lia act at mealtime to make it appear that she's eating more than she is?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are a number of interesting questions raised by "Wintergirls". Questions that Anderson most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:
1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?
2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Anderson' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book, and then discuss Anderson' probable agenda concerning that idea.
2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?
3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?
4. Research the life of Anderson and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.
Essay Topic 2
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 "Wintergirls" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Wintergirls"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Wintergirls" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Wintergirls". 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 Anderson 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 Anderson chooses the metaphors she does?
3. Discuss Anderson'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 Anderson 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).
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