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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. In Chapter 13, who invites Charlotte to a tailgate party?

2. What honor is Adam working toward?

3. What is Adam's plan when he approaches Hoyt and Vance in Mr. Rayon?

4. What is significant about Charlotte's professor Mr. Sterling?

5. In Chapter 13, where does the drunken Beverly insist Charlotte take her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jojo demoted to second string during basketball practice?

2. As Hoyt looks at himself in the mirror, how does he see himself?

3. What is Coach Roth's concern with Jojo taking advanced courses?

4. What is the confrontation between Jojo and Adam about the paper?

5. Why does Charlotte feel she cannot talk to her parents about what is actually going on at Dupont?

6. How does Charlotte feel about Beverly's attitude toward her?

7. When Adam walks Charlotte to Saint Ray house, why is he so interested in going in with her?

8. Why is Adam steadfast about working out?

9. What are some of Charlotte's concerns about going to the frat party with Bettina and Mimi?

10. Why is Charlotte excited when Hoyt says her name when they say goodbye?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes of this book is identity. In an essay, explore the progression of Charlotte's identity. Use examples from the book to support your progression. By the end of the book, does Charlotte lose her identity? Why or why not? Does Charlotte achieve the identity and status she set out to achieve? Do you think this progression of identity is a natural part of the growing process or does Charlotte purposefully change her own identity?

Essay Topic 2

Many life changing events occur during the course of this book. Choose one character: either Adam, Jojo, or Hoyt. Explore how the character changes from the beginning of the book to the end. Are the changes for the good? Are the changes expected? Do the characters get what they wanted in the end?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dynamics between the president of Dupont, Mr. Quat, and Coach Roth. What does each of these men represent? How do the actions of these men affect events in the book? What is the author trying to portray by the interaction of these men?

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