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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 prank does Massie do while waiting for the script?

2. What do Massie and Alicia realize after the audition?

3. Who are the other social groups at school?

4. What would Claire miss about New York?

5. What message does a boy send to Claire?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Massie get a rude awakening at the NYC Village Studio?

2. How does Claire help out Massie?

3. What is Abby and Hadley's relationship?

4. Why are not all of the girls going to California?

5. How do Massie and Claire's parents trick them when the girls ask if they can go to LA?

6. How can the reader tell that Massie is very wealthy?

7. How does Emma help the girls out?

8. How can the reader tell that Abby and Hadley are childish and badly behaved?

9. What is the jet like?

10. How does the jet's takeoff go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people would say that Massie and many of her friends are very spoiled, even though they do get punished.

1. Do you think that Massie is spoiled? Give examples to support your position.

2. Are the girls adequately punished for their exploits that got them expelled from school? What punishment would you suggest in such a situation? Is simply getting expelled punishment enough?

3. In your opinion, does it matter if a child is spoiled? What effect can being spoiled have on the child's nature once he or she grows up?

Essay Topic 2

What is a true friend?

1. What are qualities that describe a true friend?

2. Give an example from the book of a character who is a true friend. How does this character show his or her value as a friend?

3. Friendships can often grow as a result of adversity. Give an example of a friendship in the book that experiences adversity. Does this lead to growth in the friendship?

Essay Topic 3

The two main settings for the book are Hollywood, California, and Westchester, New York.

1. Compare and contrast the settings of Hollywood and Westchester. How does the author describe these settings?

2. What does Hollywood represent in the story? What does it mean to the characters?

3. What does Westchester represent in the story? What does it mean to the characters?

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