The Perks of Being a Wallflower Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Stephen Chbosky
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 165 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Stephen Chbosky
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 165 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is Dave's position on the football team?

2. During the Thanksgiving dinner, who among the family members shows signs of emotional vulnerability?

3. Why does Charlie's sister sometimes feel sensitive about certain things?

4. What does Sam do to help Charlie feel more comfortable?

5. Why does Aunt Helen move in with Charlie's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mary Elizabeth tell Charlie about Zen, and how does he relate it to his own experiences?

2. Analyze Charlie's reaction to witnessing an intimate and uncomfortable moment at a party.

3. Describe Charlie's experience with participating in social events and his feelings of being present and connected.

4. Why does Charlie have mixed feelings about his parents?

5. 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?

6. Why is Charlie thankfull for his brother playing football on television? How does this affect the family gathering?

7. What is the significance of Charlie's exchange with his grandfather after the Thanksgiving meal?

8. How does Charlie view the concept of glory days and what does he associate with them?

9. Describe Charlie's feelings and thoughts when he presents the tape to Patrick as a gift. How does the tape symbolize their friendship, and why does Charlie hope it will have a particular impact on Patrick?

10. How does Charlie feel about the magazines that feature interviews with movie stars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the symbolism behind the mixtapes given to Charlie and how they serve as a reflection of his relationships and emotions.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how Charlie's relationship with his family, including his parents and sister, shapes his emotional experiences and challenges throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the treatment of sexuality and the exploration of different types of relationships in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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