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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. To what hospital wing does the receptionist direct Louisa when she seeks out Mrs. De Witt in Chapter 28?

2. What career did Josh's father make him give up?

3. Why does Mr. Gopnik claim there will be no accidental pregnancies during Thanksgiving Dinner?

4. Outside of what city does Josh's brother run a Mercedes dealership?

5. Who does Will say has an opening at his firm in his letter in the opening of Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Margot go to live? Why?

2. Where does Louisa go with Josh in Chapter 25? What are her impressions of this setting?

3. Who is Eddie and how does Louisa's family respond to meeting her?

4. Why does Agnes instruct Louisa to deduct increments of money from her account?

5. How do both Margot and Louisa change during their trip in Chapter 29?

6. What does Louisa suggest to Mr. Gopnik regarding Agnes in Chapter 16? How does he respond?

7. What about Grandad's death upsets Louisa's mother the most?

8. What was Mrs. De Witt's former career? How is this reflected in her home?

9. What is revealed of Margot's financial situation in Chapter 24?

10. What causes the conflict between Louisa and Josh in Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze and discuss the plot structure of Still Me. Where in the novel does the exposition transition into rising action? Where does the novel's climax occur? What information is revealed in the falling action and denouement?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of alienation and isolation in Still Me. How does the author develop these themes through Louisa's character? How are they developed through Agnes's character? What symbolism relates to these themes?

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