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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 6, what does Mr. Cox do for a living?

2. In Chapter 10, what color is the trim along one side of the roof of the Gregg's house?

3. In Chapter 2, how long does Helen have before she has to return to the studio after Barry leaves?

4. In Chapter 2, where does Julie say that Ray was the last time she hear from him?

5. In Chapter 10, where does Megan say that her parents are?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Ray say that he did with his car after the accident?

2. In Chapter 2, what dating relationships does Barry have?

3. In Chapter 3, what does Ray say about the job he had in California and coming back home?

4. In Chapter 9, who does Julie want to see and why?

5. At the end of Chapter 6, what happens to Barry?

6. In Chapter 8, what questions does Collie ask Helen, and what does he think about Barry being shot?

7. In Chapter 10, why does Ray think that Megan might not be living alone?

8. In Chapter 6, what does Mrs. Cox want Barry to do with her in August?

9. In Chapter 1, what changes has Mrs. James seen in her daughter over the last year?

10. In Chapter 3, how does Julie feel when she sees Bud waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the accident, Barry and Helen use peer pressure to cover up the accident. How do Barry and Helen use peer pressure to cover up the accident? How do they continue to use peer pressure when Julie receives a threatening note? What are the positive or negative effects of peer pressure?

Essay Topic 2

Barry wants to live as he pleases, but he wants his parents to pay for his life style. How does Barry get the things that he wants in life? How does he use people? What is revealed about manipulation through Barry’s character?

Essay Topic 3

Helen and Elsa are not very alike in personality or appearance. In what ways are Helen and Elsa total opposites in appearance and mannerisms? How do those differences complicate their relationship and cause friction in their relationship?

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