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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. Who are the other social groups at school?

2. How does Massie's audition go?

3. What message does Claire send to a boy?

4. What does Conner do when he sees Claire?

5. What kind of clothes does Claire wear while she is in LA?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can the reader tell that many people like Massie a lot?

2. How do the characters prepare for their trip?

3. Is education important to Massie and Claire's parents?

4. What is Abby and Hadley's relationship?

5. What places do people go to in this section?

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

7. In what ways does Massie try to undermine Claire?

8. How does the jet's takeoff go?

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

10. How is Massie spending her time while she is expelled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Various characters get the chance to act in front of others, on live TV, or in a movie.

1. Is the audition for "Dial L for Loser" the first chance that most of the girls have had to act? How do they respond?

2. How do the characters "act" when they are off-camera? Do they present themselves genuinely, or do they present a false façade?

3. Compare and contrast Claire's and Massie's composure in front of a camera. How does this relate to their real-life dynamic?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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