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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. The narrator says in Part Two that Buddy did not learn of Jane’s ordeal with the Avenger until what time that night?
2. Who calls Buddy as he’s still reeling from the news story about Jane’s abduction in Part Two?
3. What doctor has prescribed sleeping pills for Jane when her family is in seclusion in Part Two?
4. What color are Jane’s eyes described as in the novel?
5. Who is the police chief who states that the investigation of Jane’s abduction and the suicide of her captor is continuing on the newscast in Part Two?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are the characters of Randy and Marty depicted in We All Fall Down? How do these characters differ from Buddy Walker?
2. How does the concept of motivation tie into the themes seen in Part One of We All Fall Down?
3. What are the second and third examples in the novel of a character “falling down”?
4. How does the author characterize the relationship between Buddy and Jane prior to their breakup in the novel?
5. How does the author delineate the strengths and weaknesses of his characters in We All Fall Down?
6. Describe the narrative point of view in We All Fall Down. In what ways is this narrative style sophisticated?
7. How does Jane confront Buddy about his past after her abduction in Part Two? How does Buddy respond?
8. Who are the protagonists in the novel? How are these protagonists different?
9. What is unexpected about the breakup of Jane and Buddy in Part Two?
10. How does the Avenger kill himself in Part Two? Why does he kill himself?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the theme of family in the novel. Compare the families of Jane, Buddy, and Harry Flowers. How do these families differ? How are they similar? Which family in the story has the best connection and ability to communicate?
Essay Topic 2
Plot Structure
a. Discuss the plot structure of We All Fall Down. In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader?
b. How does We All Fall Down compare with other novels written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Cormier’s writing?
Essay Topic 3
How does the theme of isolation apply to the main characters in the story? How has Jane’s sense of isolation increased since the trashing of her home? How does this theme apply to Buddy? How does it apply to Karen Jerome? How does it relate to the Avenger?
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