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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 type of food does Reeve order in the last chapter of the book?

2. During chapter 14, Janie remembers this action, which seriously disturbs and upsets her. What does she remember?

3. In which state does Janie currently live in Chapter 12?

4. What explanation is the Johnson's story lacking?

5. Janie finally comes clean about the situation. Which word best describes how the Johnsons are feeling?

Short Essay Questions

1. What suggests that Janie wants to, and plans on, spending the night with Reeve in the future?

2. Why does Janie begin shredding the milk carton in chapter 16?

3. Does Janie believe that the Johnson's kidnap her, even after hearing the truth about the past? Explain.

4. Explain how and why Janie travels to New Jersey.

5. Explain what is lacking from the Johnson's explanation of the past.

6. What happens when Reeve and Janie come home to in chapter 12?

7. How does Reeve perceive Janie's thoughts about the milk carton?

8. What is Reeve's explanation of Janie's kidnapping?

9. 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?

10. Why does Janie wait to pursue an adult relationship with Reeve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What might the blossoming of Reeve and Janie's relationship represent throughout the novel? Is their relationship ever resolved?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How does Janie's notebook serve as type of catharsis for Janie?

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