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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 R.E.A.D?

2. Why is the narrator scared in ‘The Man on the Stairs’?

3. What is Belvedere?

4. Who sits with Vincent on the patio one day?

5. Who is Blanca?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the protagonist leave a party in 'This Person'?

2. Who is Victor?

3. What is Belvedere?

4. What is QuakeKare?

5. Why does Victor pretend to have a sister in 'The Sister'?

6. Who is Kevin?

7. How many siblings does the narrator in Majesty have?

8. Who is Vincent Chang?

9. What is Deagan Leather?

10. Who is the narrator infatuated with in 'Majesty'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and themes (such as growing up, finding purpose in life, etc.)?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the theme of success. Many characters throughout the stories wish to live successful, fulfilling lives. In these contexts, what defines success? How do certain characters engage with their individual ideas of success? How do they go about finding it? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the themes of isolation. Who experiences isolation, and in what ways? How does this experience impact them and their behavior and beliefs? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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