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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 goes wrong on "The Daily Grind"?

2. Why does "The Daily Grind" want to replace Massie and Alicia?

3. How must Claire get ready for dinner?

4. What does Claire tell "Teen Vogue" about her crush?

5. Who calls Massie about "The Daily Grind"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bean move the action forward in the story?

2. How does Claire show her friendship to Massie and Alicia?

3. What job does Massie end up getting?

4. Did Claire discover who her real friends are?

5. How does Claire show that she respects Massie's and Alicia's comfort?

6. How does Claire avoid spending time with Massie?

7. How do the characters behave childishly in this section?

8. How do the girls prepare for "The Daily Grind" in California?

9. What goes wrong during filming of "The Daily Grind" in California?

10. Why is "The Daily Grind" dissatisfied with Massie and Alicia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Denouement is the way that a story winds down at the end. While the climax is the turning point, after the climax, the reader wants to know what happens to the characters in the aftermath of the climax. Describe the denouement for Claire & Cam, for the movie "Dial L for Loser," and for the Pretty Committee as a group.

Essay Topic 2

"Catharsis" refers to a release of built-up emotion. Often, catharsis might provoke laughter, crying, or relief in the audience. Characters can experience catharsis, and often this coincides with the audience also experiencing catharsis vicariously.

1. How does Claire experience catharsis? What leads to her catharsis? What is the result?

2. Did you experience any catharsis while reading this novel? Why or why not?

3. Do other characters besides Claire experience catharsis? Describe their experience.

Essay Topic 3

While it is normal for people to depend on one another, many of the characters in this book use one another for their own gains. Give 3 examples of characters using one another. Does this hurt or help the person who is used by someone else? Does it go according to plan, or do the characters regret trying to use one another?

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