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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 does Corrina comfort Caitlin after Rogerson hits her?

2. What is the only thing that Caitlin says that she and Rogerson argue about in the beginning of their relationship?

3. According to Caitlin, how does Rogerson view the world?

4. What section of the grocery store does Mrs. O'Koren select to take pictures?

5. What does Rogerson tell Caitlin is the reason that he did not call her after the party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Caitlin discover about Rogerson and his performance in school?

4. Why is Margaret O'Koren taking Cass' running away the hardest?

5. What has happened to Caitlin's cheer leading since she met Rogerson?

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

7. How does Cass' family react to seeing her on The Lamont Whipper Show?

8. How is Caitlin preoccupied with Rogerson when she meets up with a distraught Rina?

9. What do Caitlin and Boo discuss about Cass and her disappearance?

10. Why is Rina so upset when Caitlin sees her driving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Caitlin struggle with her own self-identify? Explain how Rogerson, Cass, and her parents affect her self-image. Use text from throughout the book to support your response, and include specific examples detailing how Caitlin felt about herself before and after her relationship with Rogerson.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role that abuse plays in this book. Explain Rogerson's relationship with his father and his relationship with Caitlin. Include a discussion of how the relationship between Caitlin and Rogerson is affected by his relationship with his father and her relationship with her parents.

Essay Topic 3

Select a theme from the book (self discovery, power, control, self-image) and write an essay that explains how that theme relates to the plot. Identify characters and their actions that exemplify the theme, as well as how it connects to the relationship between Caitlin and Rogerson. Provide supporting text from throughout the book that explains how your selected theme relates to the plot and characters.

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