essay question
noun
: an examination question that requires an answer in a sentence, paragraph, or short composition
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The exam, which takes two days to complete, involves five one-hour essay questions, a 90-minute performance test and 200 multiple-choice questions.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In the following clips, the Kardashians star shared a glimpse into just how much work went into preparing for the exam, which consists of five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test and 200 multiple-choice questions.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 Nov. 2025
The California bar exam is given just twice a year and consists of five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
The Trump administration rolled out the new application process in May, including four essay questions.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
In the following clips, the Kardashians star shared a glimpse into just how much work went into preparing for the exam, which consists of five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test and 200 multiple-choice questions.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 Nov. 2025
The California bar exam is given just twice a year and consists of five one-hour essay questions, one 90-minute performance test, and 200 multiple-choice questions.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
The Trump administration rolled out the new application process in May, including four essay questions.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Essay question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essay%20question. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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