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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the dance scene, there is a strange beeping sound that only Li'l Bit can hear. Where is it coming from?

2. What does Aunt Mary plan to do when Peck comes home and sits beside her on the couch in the evening?

3. What does Aunt Mary buy Peck for Christmas in 1964?

4. Where is Aunt Mary when Li'l Bit is in the basement with Peck?

5. What kind of car does Peck say that he bought for Li'l Bit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Li'l Bit's breasts draw attention from family and classmates. Describe how this affects Li'l Bit, giving examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Li'l Bit and Peck are the two main characters. Use examples from the book of how other characters are represented. Why are all the other character represented by the Greek Chorus?

Essay Topic 3

Peck is described as having his own demons to deal with. What are these demons? Give examples of how he deals with them.

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