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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 Rogerson say to Lauren is the reason that Caitlin is going out with him?

2. How does Cass' father cope with her disappearance?

3. Where does Stuart's father live?

4. What check is Corrina concerned will bounce if she does not deposit money into the account?

5. What do the Connells and O'Korens do in observance of Labor Day every year?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Caitlin and Rogerson deal with his father's abuse?

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

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

4. How is Jack O'Koren described in the opening pages of Chapter Two?

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

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

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

8. Describe what happens when Rogerson hits Caitlin for the first time.

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

10. How does Caitlin hurt herself during the rival game with Central High School?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that explains the role that jealousy plays in this book. In your essay, explain how jealousy comes between Rogerson and Caitlin. Also identify Caitlin's relationship with other characters, and how jealousy is a part of those relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Caitlin's high school experiences are different from those of Cass. Compare their academic achievements. Also describe the role of Mrs. O'Koren's involvement in her children's activities, and the effect that it has on decisions that Caitlin and Cass make about school.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Cass' role in Caitlin's life. Explain how Cass is important in affecting Caitlin's decisions and relationships with people, even though she is not there. Describe how Cass' absence affects Caitlin's parents and creates a void in their family and the connection that Cass has to Caitlin's relationship with Rogerson.

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