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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 does one of the three stranded pilots set out for in Section 7, Chapter 43?

2. What kind of jet lands just before the announcement goes out that the airport is closing in Section 7, Chapter 42?

3. How many years has it been since Miranda and Arthur were divorced when she visits his dressing room in Section 6, Chapter 39?

4. What does Kirsten ask Diallo about refrigerators in Section 5, Chapter 37?

5. Toward what city are Kirsten and August making their way in Section 6, Chapter 38?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the tea set that is described in Section 8, Chapter 51?

2. What is the setting for Section 6, Chapter 39? When in the timeline of events does this chapter occur?

3. Discuss Jeevan’s relationships. How does Jeevan relate to the other characters in the novel?

4. What do you think is symbolized by the displays at the Museum of Civilization?

5. What setting is established in Section 6, Chapter 40? During what time frame does this chapter take place?

6. What is revealed of Sidney’s writing in Section 8, Chapter 49?

7. What sacrifice does Frank make for Jeevan in Section 5, Chapter 32?

8. What is revealed regarding Kirsten’s tattoos in Section 8, Chapter 50?

9. What setting is established in Section 7, Chapter 42? During what time period does this chapter take place?

10. How is Kirsten’s brother described in the narrative? How did Kirsten lose her brother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of celebrity, exposure, and infidelity in Station Eleven. How does Arthur feel about living a life of exposure to the media? How does this exposure affect his marriages? What statements do you think the author is making regarding celebrity in today’s society?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the letters from Arthur Leander to “V.” – or Victoria – in the novel. What is the significance of these letters to the plot of the novel? How do the letters explore major themes? What becomes of these letters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the recurring motif of airplanes in Station Eleven. What is the significance of airplanes, air travel, and airports? Who has a scar that resembles and airplane and what do you think this foretells? Why?

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