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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 Adam intrigued by at the boardinghouse?

2. Adam and Hattie equate their feelings of not belonging as being __________________.

3. What is Adam's relationship to Hattie?

4. Which of the following is NOT someone who Hattie sees in the home movie?

5. What is Angel's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dad's being an artist put a strain on Hattie's relationship with Nana?

2. Why does Nana have the perspective that she does regarding her daughter's family?

3. What is Dad's job, and what is he currently creating?

4. What morning task does Hattie complete every morning during Summer vacation?

5. What is Hattie doing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

6. Why do Hattie and Adam equate themselves to being aliens?

7. Explain why Adam has a difficult time maintaining his composure during dinner.

8. What surprises Hattie about Adam's first visit to their home for a while?

9. How do Nancy and Janet make Adam want to cry?

10. Who is Betsy McGruder, and why does Hattie go to her house on this morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mom. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of tolerance. Identify at least two instances about tolerance in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Nana. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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