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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 is preventing Janie from getting her driver's license?

2. Who spends the night at Janie's house in chapter six?

3. What is Lizzy's current profession?

4. How does Janie discover what he real name is?

5. Janie's mother does not wear ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the situation when Janie returns home after hearing about Jason's birth certificate.

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

3. What story does Jason tell at lunch and how does it relate to Janie's situation?

4. Who is Lizzy? Explain in some detail.

5. Explain what happens between Janie and Mrs. Shields in chapter three.

6. Explain the focus of Janie's mind during chapter two.

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

8. What leads Janie to start looking in the attic in chapter seven?

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

10. Janie heads outside while Reeve is raking leaves. Describe what happens next.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter one, Janie wants to change her name to Jayne Johnstone. What does this suggest about Janie's feelings toward herself? What type of solutions does changing her name present?

Essay Topic 2

Lizzy is first introduced in the novel as someone that Janie is not very fond of. By the end of the novel, Lizzy's role changes completely. What is Lizzy's role by the end of the novel? Explain the contrast in her character from the beginning versus her role in the end.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think the author of the novel leaves the book open-ended? Do you expect a sequel? Why or why not?

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