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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. Why does Christina finally agree to give birth?

2. What does Bridget wear during her walk with Eric in Chapter 29?

3. Why can't Carmen's father borrow her phone charger?

4. What does Christina name the baby?

5. What piece of jewelry does Paul wear in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Carmen's gift to her friends.

4. What happens after Lena draws her father?

5. What happens when Lena draws Paul?

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

7. In Chapter 27, what problem does Bridget have with Naughton and how does she solve it?

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

9. In Chapter 28, what does Eric reveal to Bridget?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love motivates each of the girls in this novel. Describe how each girl loves, is loved and is not loved. How does this motivate them? How does this discourage them? How is love a theme in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

How does Lena struggle with art school? How does she resolve this struggle? What message is the author conveying through Lena's experiences at art school?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the history of the Traveling Pants and what they represent to each girl, as well as to this novel as a whole.

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