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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. Why is Margaret worried about putting Moose Freed as #1 in her Boy Book?

2. In Chapter 12, what event is Margaret allowed to attend for the first time?

3. What does Margaret do after she talks to her mother about her first day of school?

4. Who is giving the 6th grade classes a Thanksgiving square dance?

5. Where is Margaret when her family's apartment is rented?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare Grandma Sylvia's response to Margaret's interest in temple to Mrs. Simon's response.

2. Describe Freddy "The Lobster" Barnett.

3. Why does Herb Simon decide to hire Moose Freed?

4. Why does Margaret think her grandmother won't visit her in New Jersey?

5. Why do the girls gossip about Laura Danker?

6. How might Mr. Benedict have known how to grade the tests without names on them?

7. How does Barbara Simon try to show that she understands Margaret?

8. What does Margaret suspect is the reason for her family's move?

9. Why does Margaret believe Nancy notices everything?

10. Why does Margaret feel uncomfortable in Nancy's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Margaret show maturity as she explores her spirituality? In what ways does Margaret still need to grow?

Essay Topic 2

If Margaret's parents did not teach her about religion, where did her image of God come from? How does she know about God? Why does she communicate with God?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use setting in the novel? What significant role does setting have in Margaret's story?

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