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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many questions does Janie ask her parents the next day after she has time to think about the truths they tell her?
(a) One final question.
(b) Several questions.
(c) None.
(d) Two questions.

2. In chapter 14, which word best describes how Reeve is feelings in regard to his relationship with Janie?
(a) Confident.
(b) Abused.
(c) Loved.
(d) Rejected.

3. Where does Janie want to go with Reeve in chapter 14?
(a) Shopping.
(b) To Connecticut.
(c) Out for pizza.
(d) A motel.

4. In which class does Janie finally rip the pages out of her notebook, out of frustration?
(a) Social studies.
(b) Study Hall.
(c) Math.
(d) English.

5. Which word best describes how Janie is feelings, after hearing the truth of her past, in chapter 10?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Happy.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which chapter does Janie truly begin to confide in Reeve?

2. Janie does not ________ her parents regarding what they tell her about the past.

3. In chapter 13, Janie's grandmother is afraid to leave the house to _____________, because she is unsure if Janie leaves.

4. Janie's struggle between ________________ and adulthood is a theme throughout the novel.

5. During chapter 14, Janie remembers this action, which seriously disturbs and upsets her. What does she remember?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Johnson's take Janie out for pizza? What are they attempting to do?

2. Explain how and why Janie travels to New Jersey.

3. Why does Janie wait to pursue an adult relationship with Reeve?

4. What suggests that Janie wants to, and plans on, spending the night with Reeve in the future?

5. Explain the contrast present between Janie's relationship with Reeve and Janie's relationship with her family.

6. Describe the argument between Janie and Reeve in chapter 16.

7. Explain what is lacking from the Johnson's explanation of the past.

8. Why do Janie and Reeve decide against staying in the motel together/

9. Does Janie believe that the Johnson's kidnap her, even after hearing the truth about the past? Explain.

10. What idea does the New York Times give Janie?

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