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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. Who has a genius I.Q. in Chapter 1?

2. How does Erica think Katherine looks at sex?

3. What do Erica and Artie bond over?

4. What does Katherine's father do for a living?

5. Who is Katherine jealous of in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael try to ease Katherine's nerves about doing more sexual things with him?

2. In Part II, how does Michael talk to Katherine about the idea of having sex?

3. What advice does Grandma give Katherine about Michael in Part I?

4. What does Katherine think of her grandparents?

5. How does Katherine feel when she goes with Michael to a party at Elizabeth's house?

6. What were Katherine's previous relationships with boys like, before Michael?

7. What does Katherine tell Michael on their weekend away that puts a damper on the trip?

8. In Chapter 9, what does Michael remember about Katherine that impresses her, and why?

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

10. How do Artie and Erica get along?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Erica choose to stay with Artie for so long, despite the problems in their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Katherine end up feeling about losing her virginity to Michael? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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