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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 book is a teacher fired for assigning that causes Cass to talk about it on the local news?

2. What does Rogerson cite as the reason that he is upset with Caitlin when they talk in his car after the cheer leading ceremony?

3. Where does Caitlin go after she leaves home the first time that Rogerson hits her?

4. What television channel is Corrina first watching when Caitlin visits?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Caitlin's relationship with Rogerson affecting her school life?

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

3. How does Rogerson impress Caitlin's parents?

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

5. How does Cass hurt Caitlin with a shovel in Commons Park?

6. How does Caitlin feel about herself when she is with Rogerson?

7. How does Caitlin's mother feel about her making the cheer leading squad?

8. What do Caitlin and Corrina have in common?

9. Describe Caitlin and Rogerson's first meeting.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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