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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. Where does Miss Stubin tell Janie to learn more about something?

2. Whose dream does Janie enter on the way to the chemistry fair?

3. What does Janie see someone holding in the second dream she enters in the hotel?

4. What is the weather like when the students leave for the chemistry fair?

5. Who makes the fliers for the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Janie have her class vote on?

2. What does Janie regret about the bust at the party?

3. What did Janie see on top of the fridge at the party, and what does this mean?

4. Why is Janie so hesitant to read everything in Miss Stubin's notebook?

5. Why does Janie ask Stacey for help with the party?

6. How does the private meeting between Janie and Mr. Durbin come about?

7. Why does Janie think nobody ever complained about what happened at previous parties?

8. In what ways does Mr. Durbin act strange during his meeting with Janie?

9. What does Miss Stubin say to Janie during the party?

10. Why does Janie decide to enter one of Cabel's dreams?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony was a strong theme in this book. What are some of the instances where irony was present, and how did these ironic events affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Stacey is a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How does she accomplish this? What are some ways that her presence, however brief, alters the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if she had not been in the book at all?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a prevalent theme in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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