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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 did Katherine previously date?

2. Who is one of Michael's ex-girlfriends?

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

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

5. When does Katherine help at her father's stores?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Katherine think of her grandparents?

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

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

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

10. How do Artie and Erica get along?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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