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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. How late is Harpy's open on Fridays and Saturdays?

2. What year is Willowdean's car?

3. In Chapter 2, how long has it been since Aunt Lucy's funeral?

4. When does Ellen get paid for working at Sweet 16?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Willowdean get suspended from school?

2. Why and how does Willowdean get a job at the Chili Bowl?

3. Who is Mitch Lewis?

4. Why did Willowdean not want to work at the mall with Ellen?

5. Where does Bo lead Willowdean when she follows him in Chapter 9, and what does she do in case she has to protect herself?

6. When and where do Bo and Willowdean have their first kiss?

7. How does Willowdean describe Bo in Chapter 1?

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

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

10. How does Willowdean spend her time on suspension?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willowdean decides to enter the pageant. Why does Willowdean decide to enter the pageant? How does she inspire others by her decision?

Essay Topic 2

Lucy dies before the novel begins. Who was Lucy and why did she spend her time mostly at home? What dreams did she have? Why did she not fulfill her dreams?

Essay Topic 3

Willowdean and Bo begin a relationship. How does the relationship with Bo begin to make Willowdean think negatively about her appearance? How and why does the relationship make her feel insecure?

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