"Waiting for Normal" Quiz
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up with her unconventional mother in "Waiting for Normal" by Leslie Connor.
realistic fiction | 290 pages | Published in 2008
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Test your knowledge about the book "Waiting for Normal". We have come up with 10 quiz questions for the book. Hit play and start testing your knowledge. Each correctly answered question gives one point.
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the setting of a trailer park to create the atmosphere in 'Waiting for Normal'?
- Discuss the character development of Addie throughout the novel. How does she change and grow as a person?
- What role does Addie's stepfather, Dwight, play in the story? How does he impact Addie's life and her sense of normalcy?
- Explain the significance of the title 'Waiting for Normal' in relation to the themes of the novel.
- How does the author depict the relationship between Addie and her mother? What impact does it have on Addie's life?
- Discuss the theme of resilience in 'Waiting for Normal.' How does Addie demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity?
- What role does the character of Soula, Addie's neighbor, play in the story? How does she support Addie in her journey?
