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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. In Chapter 8, how does Caitlin feel when Matthew holds her hand and wishes her a Merry Christmas?

2. After Rogerson hits Caitlin, how long is he usually sorry and on good behavior?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Rogerson give Caitlin for Christmas?

4. What does Corinna leave behind in Chapter 12?

5. Who is Rina seeing in Chapter 8 besides Bill Skerrit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Fool's Party and how has it evolved over the years?

2. Where does Caitlin go at the end of Chapter 8 and why?

3. What do Caitlin and Rogerson do when they spend time together?

4. What does Caitlin do when her mother thinks she is at cheerleading practice?

5. in Chapter 12, what happens when Caitlin gets home?

6. In Chapter 9, what does Margaret do for Caitlin after Rogerson hurts her?

7. What do Caitlin and Corinna have in common?

8. What photograph does Cass send her family, and how does Caitlin think that Cass looks in the photo?

9. How does Caitlin explain her injuries to her parents in Chapter 9?

10. Why does Rogerson hit Caitlin in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in the novel? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 2

Caitlin becomes a cheerleader. Why does Caitlin become a cheerleader? How does she feel about cheerleading and why?

Essay Topic 3

Caitlin and her parents have to adjust to Cass’s absence. What adjustments do Caitlin and her parents make when Cass is gone? What do their adjustments have to do with coping?

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