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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 does Stuart teach at the university?

2. What does Mrs. O'Koren keep on Cass' bed?

3. What gifts do Caitlin and Cass give their father year after year?

4. Which members of Rogerson's family does Caitlin meet when they go to his house on their first date?

5. Why is Caitlin looking forward to her sister leaving for college?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rogerson act toward Caitlin after he hits her for the first time?

2. How does Caitlin feel about Mike Evans?

3. How do Rogerson and Caitlin spend time together on their dates?

4. Describe Cass' first phone call to her parents.

5. How does Rogerson behave at Caitlin's cheer leading ceremony?

6. What do Caitlin and Rogerson talk about in the car after the cheer leading ceremony?

7. Why does Rogerson take Caitlin to a party with kids from his school?

8. How does Rogerson impress Caitlin's parents?

9. What do Caitlin and Rogerson do at Corrina and Dave's house?

10. How does Rogerson's father react when he sees his son and Caitlin at the Biscoe house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that describes the relationship between Caitlin and Rogerson. Explain how that relationship has changed from the beginning to the end of the story. Explain how said relationship changed Caitlin and Rogerson as individuals. Describe the role that abuse plays in that relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that defines Cass' role in Caitlin's story. What impact does Cass have on her family? How might the story change if Cass were never to leave home? Use supporting text for your thoughts, and describe how Cass affects Caitlin's self-image.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role that high school plays in this story. Describe the influence that high school has on Caitlin, her friends, her parents, and her relationship with Rogerson. Provide an analysis of how the high school experiences affected the story line.

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