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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. Rebecca makes fun of Enid because she never learned how to do what?

2. What type of car does Enid buy?

3. At the beginning of Chapter Five, what type of joke does Enid tell?

4. How do Enid and Rebecca get to Hubba Hubba?

5. Enid gets upset when her dad has a date with whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Once Enid takes the college entry test, what are the next steps in the college entry process?

2. Why does Enid love Hubba Hubba?

3. Why does Enid try to track down a childhood record?

4. Why does Enid assume "Norman" is crazy?

5. Why did Enid give the nickname "Norman" to the man always waiting at the bus stop?

6. Why does Enid take driving lessons?

7. How does Rebecca respond when she learns that Enid wants to go to college?

8. John Ellis makes fun of Enid about what?

9. After Enid's fight with Rebecca, Enid's father does what to try and cheer Enid?

10. Why are Enid and Rebecca horrified when Melorra suggests they should hang out with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Ghost World", many taboo topics are approached with dark humor. Select one of these taboo topics and write a brief essay on the aspects of the topic that are discussed and their impact on the girls.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay examining the deterioration of the friendship between Rebecca and Enid. Use the following questions as prompts.

1) At the beginning of "Ghost World", what was the relationship between Rebecca and Enid?

2) What were some factors that drove Rebecca and Enid apart?

3) Why did Rebecca and Enid choose to stop being friends, in spite of their history?

Essay Topic 3

There are several instances within "Ghost World" where older men make inappropriate remarks to Enid. Examine the following questions:

1) What are some examples of this inappropriate behavior?

2) Why does this happen?

3) How does Enid respond to these remarks?

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