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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 does Marielle offer Jordan in lieu of cream in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?
2. What does Naomi think about when leaning on Jordan in "Why Do Stars Falls Down from the Sky"?
3. When Tuffy tells Craig to make a mark, what does Craig envision?
4. What is Jordan not supposed to be doing in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen?"
5. What is the mood of Jordy's race in "You're the Nearest Thing to Heaven That I've Seen"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Tuffy and why does the group meet him?
2. Why did Naomi visit Craig in New York and what do they do together?
3. 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?
4. In "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky," what advice does Jordan give Naomi after she cries into the guacamole flight?
5. How does Jordan feel about Jordy's skydiving instructor?
6. What does Jordan instruct Jordy to do after his death over martinis?
7. Why does Naomi repeat a calculation at the beginning of "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?
8. What happened to Jordan during his dive in "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?
9. In "There's a Wonder in Most Everything I See" what did Marielle steal from Craig - what was the reason?
10. What does Jordy do for their anniversary? What steps does he take to make it extra special in "Why Do Stars Fall Down From the Sky"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay discussing how Rowley creates suspense during the Ouija Board scene? Which literary techniques did he use and what were their effects? Make sure to cite direct evidence from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about how Rowley’s use of non-literary elements affects his novel. What larger thematic connections is Rowley making by quoting Harris’ Chocolat? How do these elements provide context to how Rowley wants his novel to be read? Reference the epigraph, cover art, dedication, acknowledgments, or obituary at the end of the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay arguing for the necessity of a queer reading of this novel. Make sure to discuss elements that you believe can only be understood through the lens of queer theory. What elements of the novel would be missed using straightforward analysis?
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