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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Mr. Pignati at the hospital and John and Lorraine having dinner at Mr. Pignati's house, the pair drinks a toast to _____.

2. John says that Norton's mother allows him to play with what when he is little?

3. Why does Lorraine justify the fact that her mother picks on her?

4. Mr. Pignati tells John and Lorraine that his wife enjoys shopping for what at Beekman's department store?

5. Are John and Lorraine allowed to have parties in their own homes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John wants to be an actor, and Lorraine wants to be a writer. Explain how their personalities and views on life reinforce their career choices.

Essay Topic 2

1. Analyze the depth and range of emotions John and Lorraine experience during the week when Mr. Pignati is recovering at the hospital.

2. During this week, do you feel the teens mature, regress, or a little of both? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Perhaps more than any other character, Lorraine experiences a great measure of internal conflict. Explain how the following internal conflicts arise for Lorraine. How she deals with each one? In each instance, does she find a resolution to the conflict?

1. Doing what's right versus following John.

2. Having fun versus treating others with respect.

3. Being angry with her mother versus sympathizing with her mother's hard life.

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