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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 is the first thing that Rogerson says to Caitlin when she returns home from her day with Rina?

2. What does Caitlin do with the self-portrait that she took in photography class?

3. What are Corrina and Dave arguing about when Caitlin stops by after school?

4. Who is the first person to hit see Rogerson hit Caitlin on the night of her parents' April Fool's Day party?

5. What does Rogerson say to Caitlin when he hits her in the car following their argument about Matthew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Corrina tell Caitlin in the letter that she sends her?

2. What are Corinna and Dave arguing about when Caitlin goes over to their house?

3. What happens when Caitlin returns home from the lake and sees Rogerson?

4. What does Rina tell Caitlin has happened to Rogerson following his arrest?

5. How does Caitlin act when she is at the lake with Rina?

6. What does Caitlin's mother reveal to her during one of her visits to the Evergreen Care Center?

7. What does Caitlin mean when she describe the "If Onlys?"

8. What analogy does Caitlin reference to describe how she felt during her relationship with Rogerson and how she feels now?

9. What do Caitlin and her mother talk about the on the Friday before the O'Koren's April Fool's Day party?

10. Who does Caitlin cry for during her first few days at Evergreen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Caitlin and Corrina. Why is Caitlin drawn to Corrina? In what ways are they similar? How is Corrina different from Caitlin's other friends? Use text to support your answers, and explain how Corrina is an essential friend during Caitlin's abusive relationship with Rogerson.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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