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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 Edna Louise say about Anton?

2. How does Patty view people?

3. Why is Anton surprised that Patty is willing to help him?

4. What does Patty fear in Chapter 8?

5. Where does Patty find Sharon in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ruth encourage Patty to be sweet and well-behaved in front of her parents?

2. Why does Patty throw up in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 20, what options does Patty consider for her future?

4. How does Ruth stun Miss Laud?

5. What social rules does Patty break in talking to Anton?

6. What explanation does Patty give for assisting Anton?

7. How does Patty attempt to gain attention from other characters?

8. What happens when Freddy is seen with Patty in Chapter 10?

9. How does Patty attempt to wound her father in Chapter 15?

10. Why does Grandma Fried tell Patty she has nothing to apologize for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is manipulation used in the novel? Is Mrs. Bergen's manipulation a form of abuse? Why or why not? What is Mrs. Bergen attempting to achieve through the use of manipulation? How does Patty attempt to use manipulation to achieve her goals?

Essay Topic 2

How is the element of irony used in the novel? What irony is related to the discussion of "good versus evil"? What irony is related to love? What irony exists in the authority figures in the novel? How do all of these ironic elements eventually affect Patty's character?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the purpose of Patty's hideout. How does Patty use secrecy and isolation in the novel? What might be the long-term social and psychological implications of Patty's tendency to keep secrets and isolate herself when faced with adversity?

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