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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. How must Claire get ready for dinner?

2. Who will be Conner's date to the wrap party?

3. What is the soccer coach insisting?

4. What does Massie want to do in the makeup trailer?

5. How do people respond when they see photos of Massie and Alicia in a magazine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite her obstacles, how does Massie show ingenuity in reporting for "The Daily Grind"?

2. Did Claire discover who her real friends are?

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

4. Does Alicia and Massie's behavior show their friendship to Claire?

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

6. Why does Cam get confused by a magazine article about Claire?

7. How can the reader tell that the girls' friendships are not as strong as they seem?

8. How does Massie try to use her friendship with Claire?

9. How can you tell that Abby is temperamental?

10. What happened at the dance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Media (including movies, TV, email, texting, photography, magazines, internet, etc.) is such an important theme in the book that the title directly references media. Cite 3 examples of how the plot centers on media, and write a paragraph for each. How could the plot unfold without this media?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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