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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 does Sarah-Charlotte ask Janie about in chapter 16, that upsets Janie?

2. Where does Janie hide the milk carton toward the end of the novel?

3. Which member of the Spring family answers the phone in chapter 18?

4. Janie's parents normally do not allow her to eat _________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Janie's realization about her relationship with Reeve toward the end of the novel? Explain.

2. Explain the contrast present between Janie's relationship with Reeve and Janie's relationship with her family.

3. How do the Johnsons react to the news of the Springs? Explain.

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

5. Why is Janie relieved that the Johnsons are screaming at her?

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

7. Why do Janie and Reeve decide against staying in the motel together/

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

9. Why do the Johnson's take Janie out for pizza? What are they attempting to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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