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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. By chapter nine, Janie returns to the mindset of a(n) ______________.

2. What does Janie think of in chapter three, while at class with her mother?

3. Where does Janie place the picture on the milk carton after she cuts it out?

4. In chapter two, Janie has a strange flashback of a strange woman. In the flashback, where is the strange woman leading Janie?

5. Which word best describes how Janie feels regarding moving forward with her relationship with Reeve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Janie take a sip of Sarah-Charlotte's milk, instead of her own?

2. Why is Janie reluctant to make conversation with her parents at dinner in chapter eight?

3. Who is Lizzy? Explain in some detail.

4. What happens in Janie's 'daymare' in chapter four?

5. Explain what the tarnished white dress symbolizes.

6. What does Janie bring up in chapter eight, when she finally decides to confront her parents?

7. Describe the conversation that Reeve has with Janie while at the Scenic Overlook in chapter two.

8. Describe Janie's appearance and how it relates to the title of the book.

9. Describe the situation of Janie's struggle with dialing the 800 number on the milk carton, as it appears in chapter five.

10. Explain Janie's stint, in an attempt to make Reeve jealous at the Honors breakfast.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Janie is in a constant struggle between the joys of adolescence and the responsibility of adulthood. Describe how the theme of adolescence versus adulthood works within the novel. Use in text citation to support your point.

Essay Topic 2

Janie's thoughts about the milk carton are constantly plaguing her mind, yet she feels as though he cannot confide in anyone. Explain how the milk carton increases the angst and loneliness that a typical teenager feels.

Essay Topic 3

Although Hannah is not physically present throughout the novel, she plays an important role. How does Hannah act as a driving force in the novel's action? What is the significance in Hannah's character in regards to Janie's identity?

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