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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. While on the footbridge, which reference does Jordy make?
2. When the water is described as sunlight piercing "the surface, illuminating just enough of the water below" (351) that is an example of?
3. How do Craig and Marielle fall asleep in the hotel room?
4. What is the name of the restruant the friends attend in Mexico?
5. What is Jordy's response when Marielle asks him to visit her in Oregon?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Naomi do differently at her funeral and why?
2. How does Naomi view her boyfriend Gary?
3. Why does Naomi repeat a calculation at the beginning of "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?
4. In "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven that I've Seen" what does Craig suggest to Marielle about his living conditions? What are Craig's motivations for moving?
5. What activity does Jordan assist Marielle with in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven that I've Seen"?
6. Why did Naomi visit Craig in New York and what do they do together?
7. Under what circumstances does the friend group meet Craig in New York; is he aware they are going to arrive?
8. What does Jordan Tosic ask of people in his obituary?
9. What does Craig bring to his funeral; what is the reason?
10. What does Jordan envision at the end of Jordy's race and what really happens?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay discussing what you believe the symbolic meaning behind Naomi's cabin/Big Sur is. Why does the group choose Big Sur to return to? What larger thematic elements does Big Sur represent? Make sure to include an explanation and sufficient textual evidence to support your claim.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how the title "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Ever Seen" (Jordy, 2023) is symbolic of the strength of Jordy and Jordan's relationship throughout the years. Consider Jordan's religious faith and his views on heaven. Furthermore, consider addressing the time period and the identification of Jordy in the parenthesis.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how Craig's relationship with Mia and acceptance of his fatherhood at the Cloister works to redeem his character. Craig has spent most of his life without a family, he was raised by his aunt and uncle. How does the notion of being a part of something larger than himself propel his character growth? Make sure to cite direct evidence from before his interaction with Mia and after.
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