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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. When did Willowdean go to dance class for the first time?

2. How long have Willowdean and Ellen been friends?

3. What is Willowdean's least favorite holiday?

4. What type of vehicle does Ellen's boyfriend drive in Chapter 1?

5. Where does Mitch take Willow for their first date?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ellen and Willowdean become friends?

2. What does El want that belonged to Aunt Lucy if Willowdean does not want it?

3. What does Bo give Willowdean for her birthday?

4. What do Willowdean and Mitch wear on their first date?

5. How does Willowdean feel when she learns that Bo will be attending her school in the fall?

6. What does the photo look like that Mrs. Dryver gives Willowdean to keep?

7. Why does Willowdean go inside All That Shines in Chapter 11?

8. What was Rosie's life like before high school?

9. Why does Willowdean get suspended from school?

10. What does Ellen tell Willowdean after Willowdean tells her about what happened to get her suspended?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willowdean tells the story of a pivotal year for her. Why is Willowdean’s story a search for her identity? How do the events in the book help Willowdean mature and grow in the novel? How does learning who she is help her grow and change?

Essay Topic 2

Ellen works at the Sweet 16 shop. Why did Willowdean not want to work at the Sweet 16 shop? How does Willowdean describe the Sweet 16 shop and its employees? What does the shop symbolize to Willowdean?

Essay Topic 3

Willowdean believes that the best things in her life have started with a Dolly Parton song. What are some of the good things in Willowdean’s life that have started with a Dolly Parton song? What does Dolly Parton represent to Willowdean? How and why is Dolly Parton a role model for Willowdean?

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