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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. "Perfect Chemistry" is written from which point of view?

2. What grade is Brittany starting as the novel begins?

3. Why does Brittany escort Alex to the school nurse's office?

4. What does Brittany give to Alex to write on?

5. What is Brittany's mother's tone toward Brittany?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the initial conflict in the story of Alex and Brittany?

2. What does Alex do as a result of Brittany's mother's dismissive behavior toward him?

3. What does Brittany do after Colin pushes her to have sex on the beach?

4. How does Alex help take care of his widowed mother and two younger brothers?

5. Why does Alex need Isabel's help regarding Brittany at the beach?

6. Why does the sight of his brother near the soccer field anger Alex?

7. What does the author reveal about Brittany's life that is different from outside appearances?

8. Why does Alex allow Carmen to seduce him on the beach even though he no longer wants to be involved with her?

9. What pressures is Brittany experiencing at home and with Colin?

10. What bet does Alex make with his friends regarding Brittany?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Substance abuse seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of the search for acceptance. Identify at least two themes about acceptance in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

What is the tragic story of "Romeo and Juliet"? How are Alex and Brittany like these two star-crossed lovers? In what ways are they different?

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