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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 stays with Katherine and Jamie while their parents are away?

2. Who has Katherine overheard having sex in the past?

3. What does Jamie ask Katherine as soon as she gets back from her trip with Michael?

4. What does Michael take Katherine into town to rent?

5. Who is Michael's brother-in-law?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Artie and Erica get along?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Katherine think of her grandparents?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Blume chose to write this book from the first person perspective and from Katherine's point of view? What effect does this choice have on the reader's experience of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What does Katherine think of the reading material her mother gives her related to sexual experiences for teenagers? 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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