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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 is Star trying to save in "Star of Ashtabula"?

2. When does Casey agree to go out with Silas in Chapter 21?

3. What comprises the book that Silas gives Casey in Chapter 24?

4. Where does Casey go apple picking with Oscar and his sons in Chapter 35?

5. What does Muriel say about Casey's first rejection letter in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. What health problems or potential issues arise in Casey's doctor appointments when she begins catching up on her medical exams?

2. What is Casey's first date with Silas like?

3. Why does Casey go to the post office in Chapter 27? What is her exchange with the clerk like?

4. How does Casey respond to seeing Silas at Iris in Chapter 21?

5. What causes Casey inner conflict on her date with Silas in Chapter 32?

6. What is Casey's third date like with Oscar?

7. What new conflict is introduced via Adam in Chapter 33?

8. What happens when Casey goes to play miniature golf with Oscar and his sons?

9. How do the themes of death and grief relate to the main characters in the novel?

10. What happens after the reading in Chapter 38?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss three examples of foreshadowing and/or red herrings in Writers & Lovers. What clues does the author give for later events in the story? How do these clues play out? What clues did you miss until the novel's ending?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of creative expression and human connection in the novel. How does Lily King develop these themes through character and setting? What symbolism relates to these themes? Why are creative expression and connection important to Casey?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the narrative style of Writers & Lovers. From what perspective is the story related? Why is this important in terms of plot, character development, and theme? How would the novel change if the narrative style came from a different perspective or tense?

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