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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 is the student at Robin's school who keeps stealing his yellow hat?

2. What song is Robin's parents listening to when he gets home from school?

3. Where do Robin and Sophie eat their lunches on the day that the mean things about Sophie are written?

4. What college does Mr. Schultz's friend work at?

5. What is Sophie doing when Robin calls her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robin draw when Mr. Schultz asks the class to draw what mood they are in?

2. Why does Robin say that he feels like he has "won the lottery?"

3. How does Robin feel when he hears someone at his high school use the term "Don't be such a Stein?"

4. Describe Sophie Stein's reputation at her high school when the book begins.

5. What tip does Felix give to Robin to help him relax and be able to draw the naked model?

6. What is Robin's reaction when he hears that Sophie is taking a bath when he calls?

7. Why is Robin nervous before his first college art class?

8. How do Robin and Sophie begin dating?

9. What does Robin tell his mom to do when she drops him off at his third class at Harvard?

10. Why does Robin decide to grow a beard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Teenage sexuality is explored in the book. Robin's uncensored thoughts are seen by readers in the narrative. The sexual feelings of the other characters are less obvious but brought out in action. Discuss Robin's confusion about his sexual feelings and how that confusion makes him act. How is Tessa different from Sophie in regards to her sexual choices? Why is it significant that Robin does a health class project on STDs?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Robin and Sophie is impacted by the way that other people react to it. Though Robin and Sophie try to ignore the negativity, it weighs heavily on their happiness. This is not the only example of how the opinions of others influence the actions and attitude of other people. Give three examples of other characters who act a certain way because they feel like they should, based on other people's opinions. Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Schultz is a character that seems to understand Robin and the relationship between Robin and Sophie. Give five examples of how Mr. Schultz shows his support and interest in Robin throughout the book. Why do you think Mr. Schultz assigns projects like drawing "feelings" and "moods?"

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