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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. Where do Alexandra and Jordan retire for the night?
2. About what is the Dowager Duchess surprised?
3. How many people attend Jordan and Alexandra's wedding?
4. Why didn't Jordan ask for Elizabeth's hand in marriage?
5. Who is the Dowager Duchess of Hawthorne?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Alexandra get on the way to Hawthorne?
2. What happens to Jordan when he leaves the Fair Winds to buy cigars and what does Alexandra do??
3. What does Mrs. Lawrence think will save her family?
4. Who is the Dowager Duchess of Hawthorne and how does she react to Jodan's tale from the night before?
5. What is the history between Elizabeth Grangerfield and Jordan Hawthorne?
6. How does Alexandra compare Jordan and herself?
7. What does Jordan decide about having sex with Alexandra?
8. What happens to Alexandra for three days after Jordan agrees to Mrs. Lawrence's demand?
9. Why is Mrs. Lawrence "useless," and how long has she been this way?
10. What surprises the Dowager about Alexandra, and what is Jordan's response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Something Wonderful, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Something Wonderful help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Something Wonderful? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in Something Wonderful to discuss and compare Jordan's or Alexandra's response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss one of the following:
1. Define irony in literary terms. Discuss the irony of the situation whereby when Alexandra begins to pry into Joran's life, she sees that there is more to him than meets the eye.The irony in this is that Jordan is thinking the same thing of her. Discuss two other incidences of irony in Something Wonderful.
2. Define symbolism in literary terms. Discuss the use of and meaning of five symbols found in Something Wonderful.
3. Discuss the use of foreshadowing in literature. What is the purpose of foreshadowing? Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come in Something Wonderful.
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