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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 is Autumn's father in prison for in the beginning of the novel?

2. What is the name of Kristina's stepfather?

3. How old is Ashante in the novel?

4. In what city does Autumn live?

5. All Autumn knows about her mother in the beginning of the novel is that she once used what drug?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads up to Autumn's first kiss in the novel? What causes her anxiety before this event?

2. How is Hunter's character introduced in the novel? What is his family setting like? How does Hunter feel about his parents?

3. How does Summer feel about her father in the beginning of the novel? What is her relationship with her mother like?

4. Why is Nikki upset about her family in the beginning of the novel? How does Hunter relate?

5. How is Hunter's tendency toward infidelity illustrated as an addiction in the novel?

6. Describe Autumn's childhood and family life in the novel. Where does she live and with whom?

7. With whom is Summer having a relationship in the beginning of the novel? How does she feel about her boyfriend?

8. Who does Summer first become intimate with in the novel? How is this event described?

9. Where is Hunter working when he is first approached and flirted with by fans in the novel?

10. Describe Autumn's emotional status in the beginning of the novel. What is the cause of Autumn's feelings of isolation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Autumn's relationship with her father after they have first met. How does Trey's presence inspire Autumn to meet her mother? Is this meeting a positive or negative thing for Autumn's development? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss examples of symbolism and imagery in the narrative. What does the stranger at the talent show represent to Hunter? What is symbolized by Hunter's infidelity with Leah in the narrative? What does Kristina represent symbolically to each of her children?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the impact of Kristina's actions on her mother, Marie Haskins, and her stepfather, Scott Haskins. In what ways has Marie defended and even enabled her daughter's harmful behavior? Why? How have Kristina's actions impacted her siblings?

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