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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. Why does Charlie enjoy going to the cemetery where his Aunt Helen is buried?
2. What is the significance of the Native American marijuana pipe that Sam gives Patrick?
3. What does Sam want for Charlie's first kiss?
4. How does Charlie describe the brownie he eats at the party?
5. What does Charlie give Alice as her Secret Santa?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Patrick's relationship with Brad change over time, and what does it reveal about Brad's behavior?
2. How does Charlie describe the weather and his feelings on the day he did not mind going to school?
3. Describe Charlie's reaction to seeing his brother on television.
4. What is the significance of Charlie's exchange with his grandfather after the Thanksgiving meal?
5. Why does Charlie use generic names or changed names in his letters?
6. How does Charlie feel about the magazines that feature interviews with movie stars?
7. Analyze Charlie's reflections on the gifts he gives and receives during the holiday party. How do these gifts reveal the dynamics of his relationships with his friends?
8. How does Charlie's sister change after getting involved with a boy?
9. What is the significance of the name Nothing in shop class?
10. How does Charlie's advanced English teacher, Bill, criticize his writing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare the themes of identity, friendship, and self-discovery in The Perks of Being a Wallflower with similar themes in other coming-of-age literature.
Essay Topic 2
How do Charlie's friendships with Sam and Patrick contribute to his personal growth and emotional development throughout the novel?
Essay Topic 3
How does the theme of nostalgia, as seen through Charlie's reflections and experiences, contribute to the novel's exploration of memory, growth, and the passage of time?
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