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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. Where does Julia meet Connor?

2. What does Julia find under Olga's pillow?

3. What does Julia want to study in college?

4. What event is Julia dreading?

5. Who is dead at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Julia cuss out at Olga's college?

2. Who does Julia bump into at a party?

3. Why does Julia go shopping for a dress?

4. Who is Angie?

5. Who helps Julia apply to colleges?

6. Why did Julia's parents drop out of school?

7. Why does Julia avoid having Connor at her house?

8. Who is Connor?

9. Why does Julia eat junk food in secret?

10. Who is Julia's first kiss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Julia's vision for her future. What does she want from life? Who and what does Julia want to be, and what do these desires suggest about who she is as a character? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Julia's experience with depression and anxiety. How does Julia cope with her mental health issues? What are her coping methods, and are they effective? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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