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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 does Juli greet Bryce when her family goes there?
2. What is happening at 6 p.m., Friday at the Loskis' house?
3. Where is Julie's father going?
4. What does Juli say to Bryce about Patsy?
5. What does Patsy announce about the Bakers?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens between Juli and Bryce when the Baker family arrive for dinner at the Loski household?
2. About what do Rick and Lynetta fight, and what happens?
3. Describe the conversation between Juli and her father on their way home from visiting David.
4. Why does Bryce confess to his mother about the eggs, and what is her response?
5. What happens when Juli, her father and David go for ice cream?
6. Why does Bryce do for Juli as a good-will offering?
7. What is Juli forced to realize about her family?
8. Who does Garrett say will be in a bidding war for Garrett?
9. How does Rick embarrass Bryce?
10. Describe the conversation between Juli and her parents about their yard?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Flipped, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Flipped. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes Flipped interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Bryce. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Sometimes not likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Juli. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she always likable? Sometimes not likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of one other character of your choice. What are her/his strengths? His/er weaknesses? How does s/he contribute to the plot? Is s/he a sympathetic character? Is s/he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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