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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 bathroom did Nicole use in 5th grade?

2. What did Nicole tell her father once at a football game?

3. What was the Maines family's main concern regarding Nicole?

4. Who spoke before the House Judiciary Committee?

5. Who scolded Bob Lucy about the 6th grade field trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Bob Lucy?

2. Who was told they needed to protect Nicole?

3. What was Nicole told in advance of an overnight school trip?

4. What was the eyes-on policy?

5. Where did the Maines family move to?

6. What was the result of the 504?

7. What was Nicole able to do at Waynflete that she was not able to do at King?

8. What dance did Nicole go to in middle school?

9. What happened two months into life in Portland?

10. What pop star came to speak in Portland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Wayne and Nicole Maines. What were the underlying tensions in the relationship throughout her childhood? What helped them overcome those tensions?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of transitions and change?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring how Nicole's transition affected her school life. Use examples from the text to support your claims.

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