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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 is Katherine jealous of in Chapter 6?

2. What does Jamie say she wishes Michael had in Chapter 5?

3. What does Erica tell Katherine about her own feelings about sex?

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

5. What does Ike do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Katherine feel about the idea of having sex with Michael in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 7, what does Katherine's father tell her before her trip with Michael?

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

10. How does Katherine feel when Michael kisses her for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How and why does Katherine's mother, Diana, explain her own sexual experiences to Katherine leading up to marriage? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How do Katherine's feelings for Theo make her feel about her relationship with Michael, and how does meeting Theo ultimately lead to big changes in her relationship with Michael? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What kinds of problems does Artie have with his parents, and what are Artie's biggest challenges as his high school graduation draws nearer? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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