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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. From where is Camilla Traynor's letter sent in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 7, Louisa describes the things that she has learned about New Yorkers in her first month. What is the first item on her list?

3. On what night of the week do Louisa and Nathan go to Balthazar in Chapter 11?

4. At what time is Louisa awakened by Mrs. De Witt in Chapter 12?

5. What is the name of Sam's new partner in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ilaria treat Louisa when she first joins the staff of the Gopniks? Why?

2. Who is Ashok and how would you describe this character?

3. What conflict emerges during Louisa's first dinner in the Gopnik home in Chapter 2?

4. Why does Louisa become upset about the book that Sam is reading in Chapter 11?

5. How is the encounter between Josh and Sam described in Chapter 14?

6. What gifts are exchanged in Chapters 14 and 15? Why?

7. What role does Steven Lipkott play in the narrative?

8. What happens during Sam's visit to New York?

9. How does Louisa behave during her encounter with the immigration officer? Why?

10. How does Louisa help Mrs. De Witt in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Louisa's history with Will Traynor and its impact on her choices in the novel. How did Will inspire Louisa to come to New York? How do Louisa's everyday choices reflect upon her relationship with Will? Who reminds Louisa of Will in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Louisa's relationships within her family. How close is Louisa with her parents? How close is she with Treena? What do you think family means to Louisa? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Louisa Clark as the protagonist of Still Me. What backstory is established for Louisa's character in the novel's exposition? What has brought Louisa to America? How does Louisa's character change in the course of the narrative?

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