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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 gift does Park give to Eleanor for Christmas from himself?

2. What television show is Eleanor watching with Park and his mother in the beginning of Chapter 45?

3. Who does Park take to the prom in Chapter 58?

4. How old was Bono when he met his wife, according to Park in Chapter 40?

5. At what time does Park's father return home as he prepares to run away with Eleanor in Chapter 51?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Eleanor saying her siblings would rat on her in Chapter 33?

2. What causes Park to believe that Eleanor is writing the vulgar phrases on her books?

3. What is indicated in the final lines of Chapter 51 regarding Park's driving?

4. Who is Cal? What is Cal's relationship to Park?

5. How much time has passed in Chapter 57? Where does Park encounter Richie?

6. What underlies Eleanor's jealousy over Tina in the narrative?

7. Why is Park wrong in believing he and Eleanor can have no secrets from one another?

8. What is revealed of Tina's character in Chapter 48?

9. Describe the ending of the novel. How have the characters changed?

10. Why does Mindy take Park to get his driver's license in Chapter 43?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of music in Eleanor & Park. What music is discussed in the novel? What is its significance in the story? How do Eleanor's and Park's musical tastes differ? How are they alike?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of domestic violence and abuse in Eleanor & Park. How does the author develop this theme through characters? How is the theme developed through symbolism and imagery? What are the impacts of domestic violence and abuse in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What leads up to the fight between Park and Steve? Who "wins" the fight? What are the repercussions of the fight?

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