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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 Katie's last name?

2. What is Mr. Gopnik's first name?

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

4. With whom does Jake say he has plans on the weekend when Louisa emails him about flying home in Chapter 12?

5. Who is Mrs. Gopkins' driver?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Agnes meet Mr. Gopnik?

3. Why does Agnes feel her old friends resent her now?

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

5. How is Agnes described when her character is first introduced?

6. How is the dinner at the Grand Pines Country Club described?

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

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

9. How does Ilaria treat Louisa when she first joins the staff of the Gopniks? 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 the theme of betrayal in Still Me. What characters betray one another in this novel? What are their justifications for doing so? What statement do you think the author is making about betrayal? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of identity in Still Me. How is this theme demonstrated in the novel's title? What specific symbolism relates to this theme? How does the author illustrate this theme through character and setting?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Joshua William Ryan the Third. Where does Louisa meet Josh? How does their relationship progress? How and why does it end?

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