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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 Max say about Samantha's writing?

2. Who does Samantha spend the winter months with?

3. What does Jonah say about his fall semester at Warren at a holiday party?

4. What does Ava say about Samantha's writing?

5. What animal does Samantha see in Eleanor's yard in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Samantha feel awkward around Benjamin?

2. What objects does Samantha find in Max's room that seem suspicious?

3. What does Max suggest to Ava about Samantha's writing?

4. What is Samantha confused about at the end of Chapter 20?

5. What project has Jonah been working on for weeks?

6. Who is Silky?

7. Who does Samantha bump into at a high-end grocery store?

8. What is Cheapo's?

9. Who is the only other student present at a holiday dinner Samantha attends?

10. What writing exercise does Samantha's cohort do in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Samantha's desire to be a writer. Why does a career in writing appeal to her? What does she like about writing in general? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Samantha's relationship to Max. Who is Max? In what ways is he an extension of or mirror of Samantha herself? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the various genres of the book (mystery, horror, fantasy, etc.). Choose one genre and discuss how it is employed throughout the novel. Use examples from the text as support.

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