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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. What does Katherine jokingly tell Michael is one of her skills?

2. Who stays with Katherine and Jamie while their parents are away?

3. What does Michael say to Katherine for the first time in Chapter 8?

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

5. What do Michael and Katherine do together in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Sybil Davison known for, and what does Katherine think of her?

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

6. What does Katherine think of her grandparents?

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the dynamics of the Danziger family as seen through Katherine's eyes.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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