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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 happens when Nora tries to make Elliot leave?

2. Why do the police become annoyed?

3. What does Vee refuse to hear from Nora?

4. What does Vee say in a text to Nora?

5. What does Nora make Patch do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is in the ladies room when Nora goes to change back to her regular clothes and what does he say to her?

2. What do Patch and Nora do when the jeep dies?

3. What book does Patch and Dabria discuss and what does Dabria finally tell Patch?

4. What does Nora say to Vee about Elliot, how does Vee feel and what is Nora's response to Vee's feelings?

5. Where does Patch and Nora go, what does Patch do there and who does Nora meet and what does she find out about Patch from him?

6. Who comes to Nora's house after the detectives questioning her about Marcie leave and what does he have with him?

7. What does Blythe tell Nora about the house?

8. Where does Nora go after biology class and what is she told?

9. What does Nora say to Patch about trust?

10. What condition is Elliot in when he comes to the farmhouse and what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in Hush, Hush. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in Hush, Hush. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of trust in Hush, Hush. Consider the development of trust in Nora for Patch and the development of trust in Patch for Nora.

Essay Topic 2

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Becca Fitzpatrick.

2. What in Fitzpatrick's background may have helped him in writing Hush, Hush? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

As in many fantasy novels, magic is an inherent part of a few of the characters and can be wielded by other characters, though not as an inherent aspect of their nature. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the use of magic in Hush, Hush. Who possesses paranormal abilities as an inherent aspect of their nature? How does the inequality between those who have paranormal abilities impact the plot of Hush, Hush?

2. Why do you think magic or special abilities exist in so many fantasy novels? Do you think a novel can be "fantasy" and there be no magic as a part of the storyline? Why or why not.

3. Would you desire to possess the ability to use magic if there were such a talent in our world? Why or why not? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of possessing such an ability?

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