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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. Who is the author of Delta of Venus?

2. How old was Alison Bechdel when she realized she was a lesbian?

3. Of what material was Bruce Bechtel's tombstone made?

4. What aromas does the author describe her father having smelled of in Chapter 1?

5. How did Alison Bechdel inform her parents that she was gay?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and why does the author allude to It's a Wonderful Life in Chapter 1?

2. What literary allusion is tied to lilacs in Chapter 4?

3. How would you describe the language style of Fun Home?

4. What symbolism is related to the Swiss Army knife that appears in Chapter 3?

5. What allusions are made to the works of F. Scott Fitgerald in Chapter 3?

6. What literary allusions does the author make in describing her mother in Chapter 3?

7. What does the title of Chapter 2, "A Happy Death" allude to?

8. How does the author describe Joan in Chapter 3?

9. What facts are established through the author's exposition in Chapters 1 and 2?

10. How would you describe the graphics style of Fun Home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the nonlinear structure of Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic. In what ways is the narrative nonlinear? Why do you think the author chose to relate her story in this format? How does the author build tension in a nonlinear narrative style?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the community where the author grew up. How large was Bechdel's hometown? Where geographically is it located? What is the topography like in the region? How would you describe the community atmosphere?

Essay Topic 3

What major facts does the author establish in the beginning of the narrative? How does she establish the setting and relationships within her family? How are these important plot points revealed to the reader?

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