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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. How does Charlie feel about the policeman's initial explanation of Aunt Helen's death?
2. How does Charlie describe the song playing on the radio during the drive?
3. Why does Charlie decide to attend social events and parties?
4. Why does Aunt Helen move in with Charlie's family?
5. Why do Charlie's cousins have to use the bushes instead of the bathroom during holidays?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Charlie's family dynamics affect their gatherings and relationships during holidays?
2. Explore the significance of Sam's gift to Charlie – the old typewriter and the request to write about him sometime. How does this gift reflect their bond and Charlie's evolving feelings for Sam?
3. Why is Charlie thankfull for his brother playing football on television? How does this affect the family gathering?
4. Why does Charlie have mixed feelings about his parents?
5. Discuss the impact of the book Peter Pan on Charlie's understanding of growing up and betrayal.
6. How does Michael's death affect Charlie?
7. How does Charlie view the concept of glory days and what does he associate with them?
8. How does the narrative structure of Charlie's letters reveal his internal thoughts and emotions?
9. How does Patrick's relationship with Brad change over time, and what does it reveal about Brad's behavior?
10. How does Charlie's sister change after getting involved with a boy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the treatment of sexuality and the exploration of different types of relationships in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Essay Topic 2
How does the memory of Aunt Helen impact Charlie's perception of love, relationships, and his own experiences, and what does this reveal about his character?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the concept of "participating" as introduced by Bill and discuss how it informs the characters' actions and decisions.
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