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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 word best describes how the Johnsons are feeling, after telling Janie the truth?
2. Where does Janie hide the milk carton toward the end of the novel?
3. Where do Reeve and Janie go together during chapter 15?
4. What consistently acts as a central point for bringing the family together throughout the novel?
5. What contrasts Janie and Reeve's blossoming relationship?
Short Essay Questions
1. Does Janie believe that the Johnson's kidnap her, even after hearing the truth about the past? Explain.
2. How does the novel end? Explain.
3. What is Reeve's explanation of Janie's kidnapping?
4. Why does Janie wait to pursue an adult relationship with Reeve?
5. Why is Janie relieved that the Johnsons are screaming at her?
6. Why does Janie begin shredding the milk carton in chapter 16?
7. What does Reeve tell Janie in chapter 11, about his relationship with his siblings? Why is Janie unable to concentrate on what he is telling her?
8. What suggests that Janie wants to, and plans on, spending the night with Reeve in the future?
9. Why do the Johnson's take Janie out for pizza? What are they attempting to do?
10. Why do Janie and Reeve decide against staying in the motel together/
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
Purity and innocence are seen as motifs throughout the early chapters of the novel. Explain how these things are illustrated through the text and be sure to use in text citations to support your claims.
Essay Topic 3
How does Janie's notebook serve as type of catharsis for Janie?
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