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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. At the beginning of Day 6, what does Sam hear as she dreams?

2. How far is it to drive from Lindsay's house to Sam's house?

3. Who dies besides Juliet on Day 5 in the car accident?

4. On Day 4, what is the name of the guy who gives Sam a makeover at the mall?

5. Who drives Sam home after the party at Kent's on Day 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sam describe Lindsay on Day 6?

2. What did Sam pack when she ran away after her parents would not buy her a purple bike with a flowered basket.

3. On Day 4, what does Lindsay do while they are driving to school and she and Sam fight?

4. How does Kent's party end on Day 4 for Sam?

5. What does Sam do in Mr. Tierney's class on Day 6?

6. On Day 4, how does Sam spend the first four class periods?

7. How is Sam dressed on Day 4?

8. What does Sam get from her house before she goes shopping on Day 4?

9. How does Sam describe Juliet's house?

10. On Day 6, what does Sam do when she sees Juliet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Oliver describes some characters more thoroughly than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Sam comes to appreciate her parents and her sister. How does Sam’s relationship with her parents and sister change in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Lindsay seems to be strong and unflappable. What vulnerabilities are revealed about Lindsay and what do those vulnerabilities reveal about her character?

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