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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. Why does Margaret take the rollers out of her hair?

2. Where does Margaret find her father's Playboy?

3. On her first class assignment, what does Margaret say about male teachers?

4. What did Margaret do after she realized she could not understand the sermon?

5. What does Margaret tell her mom about her new teacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gretchen answer on her assignment that male teachers are strict?

2. Why does Margaret feel uncomfortable around Evan and Moose?

3. Why does Grandma Sylvia bring food with her from New York?

4. Describe Freddy "The Lobster" Barnett.

5. What does Margaret enjoy about the holiday pageant?

6. Describe Margaret's new teacher.

7. Why does Margaret think the tall girl must be new to Delano Elementary School?

8. Why does Margaret tell Janie she is buying winter pajamas?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Barbara Simon's relationship with her parents influence the way she raises her daughter? What factors lead to Barbara's beliefs about religion? What factors lead to her decision to contact her parents after 14 years?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use setting in the novel? What significant role does setting have in Margaret's story?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Herb and Barbara Simon elope? How did this decision impact their religious views? Why are they adamant about Margaret choosing a religion when she is an adult?

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