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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. Which "collecting" hobby of Janie's does Reeve bring up in chapter two, which Janie ignores?

2. In chapter eight, Janie has a memory of doing this with her real mother.

3. Which word best describes the status of Janie's relationship with her parents in chapter seven, as she begins to uncover the truth?

4. In which country do the students travel on the upcoming school trip mentioned in the novel?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Janie realize about her parents' fears in chapter nine?

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

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

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

5. Why does Janie resist going on a drive with Adair and Sarah-Charlotte in chapter six?

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

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

8. What is Hannah's story?

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

10. Does Janie want the evidence against her parents to be true? Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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