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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. What does Margaret say she loves more than the concerts at Lincoln Center?

2. Who is Evan?

3. What has Sylvia told Margaret she will receive when she dies?

4. Who is Margaret's new teacher?

5. How old is Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Margaret feel uncomfortable in Nancy's room?

2. What does Margaret suspect is the reason for her family's move?

3. Why does Margaret keep Philip Leroy as her #1 in the Boy Book?

4. Does Margaret experience what she thought she would at temple?

5. How do Margaret's parents react when they find out Grandma Sylvia is visiting?

6. What does Margaret enjoy about the holiday pageant?

7. Why is Margaret embarrassed at Janie's church?

8. What is Janie's concern about Margaret's lack of religion?

9. Why does Mr. Benedict keep Margaret after school?

10. Why isn't Margaret afraid to answer the door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Margaret lived in New York for 11 years, and no one ever asked her about religion. Why might it "all of a sudden" be a big deal in her new community? Would Margaret have explored religion if her family stayed in New York? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do Margaret's friendships change in the novel? What events influence her to question the behavior of her peers? How does she learn to be herself?

Essay Topic 3

How has Margaret changed at the end of the novel? What significant events lead to her change?

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