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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 had Matt promised to Katie that he would do?
2. When Katie finally tells her parents about being pregnant, what is their response?
3. What does Matt wish about seeing Suzanne leave?
4. Where does Katie go after stopping at Matt's house?
5. What is one thing Suzanne says about Nicky when he goes for his check-up?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why isn't Nicky with Matt and what does Matt wish?
2. What happens when Katie finishes the diary and what is said in the letter attached at the end of the diary?
3. Who does Katie think of calling and does she do so?
4. What does Matt announce one day before daylight and what do they do?
5. What does Katie share with her parents and what is their reation?
6. What does Suzanne learn from her cardiologist on a check up?
7. Why does Katie go to the Vineyard and what does she think about on the way there?
8. What does Katie do one night for her friends the Browns?
9. What had Matt's friends and coworkers done while Matt and Suzanne were gone from the house for three days?
10. What does Nicky wear to his baptism and how does he act during his baptism?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of James Patterson.
2. What in Patterson's background may have helped him in writing this book? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if it is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" a successful novel? What about young teens?
Essay Topic 3
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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