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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. Where does Corrina see her mother while she is out with Caitlin?

2. What does Stuart teach at the university?

3. How does Mr. O'Koren react to Cass' refusal to stay on the phone with him when she first calls home?

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

5. How long are Caitlin and Rogerson a couple before she introduces him to her parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the reader know that Cass and Caitlin have a close relationship?

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

3. What do Caitlin and Corrina have in common?

4. What happens between Caitlin and Rogerson when the cheer leading squad performs at the senior center?

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

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

7. What is the significance of the Barbie conversation between Boo and Caitlin?

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

9. What does Corrina reveal to Caitlin about her family after they see her mother at the store?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Caitlin's relationship with Rina changed since the beginning of the book? Describe the role that Caitlin's relationship with Rogerson has in affecting her relationship with Rina. Explain how Rina feels about Rogerson in the beginning of his relationship with Caitlin, and how and why those feelings change.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between the O'Korens and the Connells. In your essay, explain how those two families are similar, and how they are different. Also identify supporting text describing Caitlin's relationship with Boo, and how the Connells are supportive to Caitlin and her family.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains Caitlin's resistance in talking to Cass once she leaves home. What feelings does Caitlin have toward her sister? Why is she unable to confront Cass after Rogerson becomes abusive? Answer those questions with supporting text from throughout the book, as well as an explanation of the relationship between Caitlin and Cass after Rogerson is no longer in Caitlin's life.

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