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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. At the end of Chapter 25, what does Carmen say she realizes?

2. In Chapter 18 when Effie refers to "them", who does she mean?

3. Why does Tibby take Margaret out for dinner?

4. Who calls Tibby at the beach house?

5. What happens when Bridget tries to call her friends in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens the night Tibby can't sleep at the beach house?

2. What happens when Carmen is pulled over in Chapter 24?

3. In Chapter 26, how is Bridget impacted by Eric's disappearance from camp?

4. In Chapter 21, what does Tibby realize when she stares out her window at the apple tree?

5. Why does Carmen take Valia to a restaurant in Chapter 20?

6. Why is Carmen uncomfortable running into Win at the hospital in Chapter 18?

7. What does Lena discover about herself while doing her self-portrait?

8. Why is Effie so uneasy when Lena draws her?

9. How does Tibby convince Christina to deliver the baby?

10. What does Lena see in Valia when she draws her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is the strongest theme of this novel. How is friendship explored, developed and commented on in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

How does Valia impact the girls in this novel? What role does she play in terms of their character development and plot movement?

Essay Topic 3

On the final day at the beach house, the girls exchange presents. Describe the presents and what they represent. How is each present a reflection of the giver?

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