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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. Whom does Hannah marry?

2. In which chapter does Janie have her most vivid memory?

3. Who's milk does Janie take a sip of in chapter one?

4. What is the best way to describe Janie's feelings toward Lizzy?

5. What word best describes Janie's relationship with her thoughts about the milk carton?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the 'daymare' that Janie has while getting ice cream with Reeve in chapter two.

3. Explain Janie's realization and thought process as she enters her home in chapter three and sees no baby picture.

4. How does Janie's parents feel about dating, how is this illustrated in chapter one?

5. What is the significance of the school trip to Spain?

6. Who is Lizzy? Explain in some detail.

7. Explain why Janie feels that she cannot confide in her friends after her kiss with Reeve.

8. Explain Janie's feelings about the kiss between her and Reeve.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, there is a great contrast between Reeve's family and Janie's family. Explain the contrast in both families, and state the irony present within the context of the novel, as related to the two families. Use in text citations to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think is the most prominent theme or lesson in the book? Why does the author write this book? What is she trying to convey to readers?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the lack in progression in Janie's relationship with Reeve mirror Janie's progression in discovering the truth of her past?

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