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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. What event do Hoyt, Julian, and Vance discuss in the library of Saint Ray House?

2. How does Charlotte feel about spending time with intellectuals?

3. What is Hoyt's response after they have sex?

4. When Charlotte is picked up that the bus station for Christmas, why is she short with her answers to her family's questions?

5. Why does President Cutler take Coach Roth's side regarding academic issues of athletes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Charlotte's mother believe her when she says the reason for her poor grades is a boyfriend?

2. While Charlotte is staying at Adams house, what does he do for her to keep he spirits up and continue going to class?

3. Why does Charlotte have such a difficult time calling her mother after the first semester grades are posted?

4. When Adam begins begging Mr. Quat not to take action on the plagiarism issue, what is his response?

5. What is Charlotte's experience like back in the room with Hoyt?

6. What occurs at the I.M. when Hoyt and Vance go there in Chapter 21?

7. After the formal, what are Charlotte's feelings about going back to the room alone with Hoyt?

8. Why is Charlotte confused about her feelings toward Adam?

9. Why is Charlotte feeling guilty during Mr. Sterling's class?

10. During the car ride to Washington D.C., what is the one thing that makes Charlotte feel a little more comfortable?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain Charlotte's concern for what others think of her. What does this obsession lead her to do? What problems does this obsession cause between the characters Charlotte interacts with as well as her own identity?

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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