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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. With the exception of Eleanor, what does everyone on the school bus have in Chapter 1?

2. To whom does Eleanor attempt writing a letter to in Spanish class in Chapter 27?

3. Who is Eleanor's homeroom teacher?

4. To whose voice does Eleanor compare Park's in Chapter 19?

5. Who are the Hickmans?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the home where Eleanor lives described in the narrative?

2. Why is Park conflicted about having Eleanor visit in Chapter 19?

3. What does Eleanor discover when she arrives home from school in Chapter 22?

4. What causes Park to feel guilty for cursing at Eleanor in Chapter 9?

5. How has the relationship between Park and Eleanor evolved in Chapter 12?

6. How is Eleanor's bedroom described at her mom's house? With whom does she share her room?

7. How does the theme of appearances apply to Mindy's character?

8. How would you describe Eleanor's relationship with her biological father?

9. What does the act of holding hands signify for Park and Eleanor in Chapter 15?

10. How would you describe the hardships that Eleanor and her family face financially?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reactions of Eleanor and Park when they first hold hands. How does Eleanor respond physically when Park takes her hand? How does she respond mentally? What are Park's thoughts on Eleanor's reaction?

Essay Topic 2

What ultimately leads to Eleanor's decision to run away from home? Where does Eleanor propose to go when she runs away? Is Eleanor's decision a good one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What leads up to the fight between Park and Steve? Who "wins" the fight? What are the repercussions of the fight?

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