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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. How old is Bryce Loski when he moves into a new neighborhood?

2. What are they feeding the animal?

3. What does it seem to Bryce that his grandfather does all the time?

4. Who does Lynette's mother send to get Lynette when it's time to come home?

5. Why is Bryce called to the principal's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Juli again rescue Bryce in the sixth grade?

2. What does Juli's father do for a living and for a hobby?

3. Why does Juli take her chicken eggs to school and what does she do with them after they hatch?

4. What does Juli tell the principal and what does the principal advise Juli?

5. What does Juli think is neighborly to do and why does she want to help Bryce?

6. What does Bryce observe Juli doing and what does he want to do?

7. How does Juli end up selling eggs, and why does she give eggs to Mrs. Loski?

8. What does Juli do just when Bryce's mother opens the front door and what is Bryce's response?

9. How does Bryce learn about the condition of Juli's backyard?

10. What does Grandpa reveal about the Baker's financial situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Wendelin Van Draanen.

2. What in Van Draanen's background may have helped her in writing Flipped? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Bryce's father (in the situation with the eggs) is trying to get Bryce to be direct but he's taking the wrong approach by ridiculing him. Rick is advising his son to communicate but he has very poor communication skills himself. Discuss the following:

1. What is irony?

2. How do you think the situation of Bryce's father in this instance is ironic?

3. Discuss several other ironic situations in Flipped. Give examples to illustrate your ideas.

4. Why do you think irony is often included in a work of fiction?

5. People often confuse irony with sarcasm. What do you think is the difference between irony and sarcasm? Which is more sophisticated?

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Flipped help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Flipped? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Flipped to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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