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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. What plans do Massie and Alicia make for when they get back?

2. How does Massie's audition go?

3. What theme is being picketed by Massie and Claire's social rivals?

4. What does Cam attach to his notes?

5. What prank does Massie do while waiting for the script?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Massie spending her time while she is expelled?

2. What is Abby and Hadley's relationship?

3. What is Claire's relationship to Cam?

4. What mistake does Dylan make in the bathroom?

5. Why were the girls expelled from school?

6. How do the characters prepare for their trip?

7. How can the reader tell that Abby and Hadley are childish and badly behaved?

8. How do the girls prepare for "The Daily Grind"?

9. Why are not all of the girls going to California?

10. Why do the girls stop by their school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give 3 examples of a story within the larger story of the novel. How does each "mini-story" contribute to the overall story? How do these smaller stories reflect the overarching plotline?

Essay Topic 2

Many people would say that Massie and many of her friends are very spoiled, even though they do get punished.

1. Do you think that Massie is spoiled? Give examples to support your position.

2. Are the girls adequately punished for their exploits that got them expelled from school? What punishment would you suggest in such a situation? Is simply getting expelled punishment enough?

3. In your opinion, does it matter if a child is spoiled? What effect can being spoiled have on the child's nature once he or she grows up?

Essay Topic 3

"Catharsis" refers to a release of built-up emotion. Often, catharsis might provoke laughter, crying, or relief in the audience. Characters can experience catharsis, and often this coincides with the audience also experiencing catharsis vicariously.

1. How does Claire experience catharsis? What leads to her catharsis? What is the result?

2. Did you experience any catharsis while reading this novel? Why or why not?

3. Do other characters besides Claire experience catharsis? Describe their experience.

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