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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 does Bree refer to the campground as in "Bree 3"?

2. What slang word does the arrival of Bree at the campground allow Ally to understand the meaning of?

3. What is Moon Shadow?

4. What does Bree want to do for Ally before Ally enters her new school?

5. Ally acknowledges in "Ally 2" that Kenny is very good at __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. In Jack's first essay, what fact does Jack reveal about his dad?

2. What is Ally's first impression of, and interaction with, Bree?

3. What is Bree's initial impression of Ally, as expressed in "Bree 4"?

4. Why does Jack's science teacher call Jack's mother in "Jack 2," and what does he propose?

5. What does Ally wear around her neck, and what is the history behind it?

6. Who/what are Glenn, Eta, and Peggy, and what significance are they to Ally?

7. What new fact about Mr. Silver does Jack learn on the bus, and how does Jack react to this new information?

8. What are the six unusual activities available to campers at Moon Shadow?

9. What do Ryan and Ally go to the Alien Central Unusual to do in "Ally 4"?

10. Why does Bree feel completely different from her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the climax of Every Soul A Star? How can you recognize this moment as the climax? How does each main character react to this climax?

Essay Topic 2

Every Soul A Star is a coming-of-age story for more than one character. Select one of the main characters and explain how this story is a coming-of-age story for them.

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is strong throughout Every Soul A Star. Explain the following symbols including what they stand for. Why is the object selected for the symbol appropriate or not appropriate?

• Clothing

• The eclipse

• Ally's meteorite necklace

• The storm in the sixth essays

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