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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 educational materials does Mr. Silver give Jack right away in "Jack 3"?

2. Ryan said in "Ally 4" that friends learn to 'actually like each other' at what point?

3. Whom does Ally know that claims to have been struck by a meteorite?

4. Jack learns from Pete that Mr. Silvers is famous for _____________,

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What history of the word Eclipse is given at the beginning of Every Soul a Star?

2. Describe Ryan and Ally's discussion about friendship while at the Alien Central Unusual.

3. In her first essay, how does Ally describe where she lives?

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

5. What do Bree and Ally share with one another as their dreams for when they are older?

6. How does Bree react when she first notices Ryan?

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

8. What bombshell do Bree's parents drop on her when they pick her and Clair up from the community center?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Minor characters are those who are not the primarily focus of the story, but they help drive the plot that is following the main character. Select three of the minor characters below to explain their significance to the plot. In other words, why does the author include these characters at all?

• Kenny

• Melanie

• Mr. Silver

• Stella

• Peter

• Claire

Essay Topic 2

In Ally's fourth essay, she and Ryan are hanging out in the Alien Central Unusual when they discuss friendship. They have very different theories on how and why friendships form. Describe each character's theory on friendship. Explain which character's viewpoint aligns more with your own and how.

Essay Topic 3

Ally's and Ryan's relationship changes throughout Every Soul A Star. Explain how they each view the relationship at the beginning of the story, then how and why it changes throughout the book. What is the status of their relationship by the epilogue?

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