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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 Katherine meet Michael Wagner for the first time?

2. What does Michael say he will buy for Katherine when they go on their trip together?

3. What does Jamie ask Katherine about in Chapter 5?

4. What does Artie's character in the play require him to pretend?

5. What puts a damper on Katherine's trip with Michael?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Katherine and Erica a good pair for friends?

2. What have Katherine's parents told her about parking with boys?

3. What is Artie's talent and how does everyone react to it?

4. How do Artie and Erica get along?

5. In Chapter 7, how do Katherine's parents feel about letting her go away for the weekend with Michael?

6. What problems is Erica having with Artie in Chapter 7?

7. What is Katherine's relationship with her sister Jamie like?

8. What does Katherine think of Michael Wagner the first time she meets him?

9. What does Sharon, Michael's sister, tell Katherine about Michael?

10. What advice has Katherine heard other women give her mother about her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What advice does Katherine's grandmother give her about love, sex, and contraception? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How would you describe the tone and language Blume uses throughout the book? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

When and how do both Katherine and Michael become more committed to each other in their relationship, and what sudden changes does Katherine want to make to her college plans because of their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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