The Princess Diaries | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Tuesday, September 23-Tuesday, September 30

1. What is the purpose of keeping a diary for Mia? What sparked her interest in journaling?

2. What is the relationship between Mia and Lilly's brother?

3. What is Mia's reaction to her mother, Helen, dating one of her teachers?

4. Who is Mia's paternal grandmother? What is Mia's opinion of the grandmother?

5. What is Mia's relationship to Lana Weinberger?

6. What is G&T? What is the point of it? Is it useful?

7. Why...
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