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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 5, the reader learns that Hoyt's father is what type of man?

2. What is one of Adam's jobs at Dupont?

3. At the end of their meeting, what does Mr. Sterling suggest Charlotte do?

4. What is the result of Adam not knowing how to work the treadmill?

5. Who raids Charlotte's graduation party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jojo think he deserves a break regarding his studies?

2. Why is Adam steadfast about working out?

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

4. In the game against Cincinnati, why is Jojo's game off?

5. Why is Charlotte's class with Mr. Sterling so exciting to her?

6. How is Charlotte's social status different than she expected after the frat party?

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

8. What is Adam's story idea that he pitches for Dupont's alternative paper "The Wave"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what Beverly represents. How does this representation affect Charlotte? Provide examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conflicting nature of the opening scenes of the Prologue and Chapter 1. Do these chapters provide the reader with an indication of what is to come? Why or why not? How are the themes presented in each supported by the activities within the chapters?

Essay Topic 3

The decline of academia is a major theme in this book. Provide a list of all examples of this theme. For each example, explain why it represents the decline of academia.

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