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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. Besides a written record, what other type of record does Suzanne wish her son to have of his life?
2. Of what material are some of the balls made that Suzanne has to balance?
3. What does Katie have to acknowledge to herself?
4. Why do Suzanne and Matt go to his house after going to a blues club?
5. What does Katie try to remember about Matt?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Katie meet Matt Harrison?
2. What does Suzanne say about her perfect night?
3. Why does Michael end the relationship with Suzanne?
4. What does Suzanne say about seeing Matt the day after they talked in the diner?
5. What does Suzanne say about Matt's house?
6. What has Katie admitted to herself about Suzanne?
7. What did Matt do for Katie during the month of June?
8. How does Katie describe Matt and what do they do on the day they meet?
9. Who is with Katie and what are they doing?
10. What bothers her immensely about her relationship with Matt?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" and your own live to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
Sometimes a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and sometimes it is the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Rick. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Mrs. Fisher. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Erik. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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