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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 happens at the first time Bryce walks into the classroom?

2. How does Bryce learn about an article in the paper about Juli?

3. Why does Juli help Bryce on his spelling tests?

4. What does Bryce decide to do to make up for hurting Juli's feelings?

5. What does the family name the dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bryce's father help him and his older sister hinder him in his hiding efforts?

2. About what is Bryce right concerning Juli?

3. How does Juli again rescue Bryce in the sixth grade?

4. Why does Juli stay up in the tree one day instead of getting on the bus?

5. What happens the day Bryce starts second grade?

6. What does Bryce's grandfather point out about Juli in the newspaper?

7. When and why does Juli get involved raising chickens?

8. How does Juli end up selling eggs, and why does she give eggs to Mrs. Loski?

9. What happens when Juli sees Bryce with Shelly Stalls?

10. Where do the kids wait for the bus and what does Juli do one day for Bryce while waiting for the bus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Flipped, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Flipped. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Flipped and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Flipped is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes Flipped interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Bryce. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Sometimes not likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Juli. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she always likable? Sometimes not likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of one other character of your choice. What are her/his strengths? His/er weaknesses? How does s/he contribute to the plot? Is s/he a sympathetic character? Is s/he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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