The Face on the Milk Carton | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. Describe what goes through Janie's mind as she looks at the milk carton.

2. How does Janie's parents feel about dating, how is this illustrated in chapter one?

3. Why does Janie want to change her name, and what does she want to change it to?

4. Why does Janie take a sip of Sarah-Charlotte's milk, instead of her own?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

5. Describe the conversation that Reeve has with Janie while at the Scenic Overlook in chapter two.

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