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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. In "An Unexpected Treasure," what shiny thing do Cameron and Tova spot in Marcellus's tank?
2. In "Not a Date," what time does Tova go to Ethan's house for dinner?
3. What is the name of Adam Wright's girlfriend?
4. How old is Avery?
5. Who gives Tova the wine she bring to dinner at Ethan's house in "Not a Date"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Aunt Jeanne tell Cameron that Simon Brinks is not his father?
2. In "Conscience Does Make Cowards of Us All," how does Tova get Marcellus back in his tank?
3. Where does Cameron get a job and doing what?
4. How does Tova ruin a special concert shirt that belongs to Ethan?
5. In "There Was a Girl," why does Jessica Snell call Tova?
6. What does Cameron learn about his lost duffel when the airline calls?
7. What are Tova's thoughts when she finds her mother's old apron as she is sorting what to take and what to get rid of from her house?
8. What does Marcellus do with Cameron's driver's license and why?
9. How does Cameron get his camper towed?
10. What does Marcellus notice that Cameron and Tova have in common?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A main character in Remarkably Bright Creatures is an octopus. How does Van Pelt blend fact and fiction in the creation of Marcellus’s character?
Essay Topic 2
Marcellus often refers to “The Consequences.” What does Marcellus mean when he refers to The Consequences? Why is the term a metonym?
Essay Topic 3
An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Van Pelt uses in Remarkably Bright Creatures? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events, or concepts?
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