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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. Who does Maggie break off a prom date with?

2. Describe the car ride back from the abortion clinic.

3. Who is the only other person who knows that Liz is pregnant in Chapter 10?

4. Which of the following words best describes Sean's behavior in Chapter 13?

5. Who does the writer of the first note in Chapter 10 ask about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sean assume that his father intercepted Liz's letter to him?

2. Describe the way Liz reacts to Sean's rejection of marriage. Why does she behave this way?

3. What does Liz need from Maggie. Can Maggie provide this for her?

4. What insecurities does Dennie have? Why?

5. Why does Sean decide that he does not want to marry Liz?

6. Why do you think Maggie and Liz have planned an urgent meeting?

7. Why does Liz decide that she is in no hurry to get home in Chapter 9?

8. How is Pierre introduced in Chapter 10 and what is the purpose of this?

9. Why does Sean decide to talk to his father? What are the results?

10. Why does Maggie go to the clinic with Rod and Liz?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the third person omniscient point of view important in the story? What elements of a third person omniscient point of view make the story connect with the reader? How would the story change if the book were not written in this point of view?

Essay Topic 2

Why is realism important in the story? How does realism give the reader a way to connect with the writing? What is the downfall to a story that does not contain realism? How do these questions apply to this specific story?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways are blind loyalty demonstrated in the story? Which characters are loyal? What consequences will be faced by the fiercely loyal characters and why?

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