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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 12, where did Elsa say that Helen bought her prom dress?

2. In Chapter 17, how did Collie learn that Julie was one of the teenagers involved in the accident that killed Davy?

3. In Chapter 17, where does Helen try to hide from Collie?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Elsa say that their mother wants Helen to do?

5. In Chapter 11, how long has Helen been going steady with Barry?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 17, how does Collie say that he found out that Julie was involved in the accident that killed his half brother?

2. In Chapter 17, what does Helen notice about Collie when she sees him in her apartment?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Ray think when he meets Elsa?

4. In Chapter 14, how does Ray feel after seeing Barry and why?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Helen say when Ray suggests they dissolve their pact and go to the police?

6. In Chapter 14, what does Bud say when Ray says he is going to try to get Julie back?

7. In Chapter 15, what does Ray tell Helen when she says that she can sneak in and see Barry?

8. In Chapter 17, what does Helen do after Collie leaves the pool?

9. In Chapter 13, what actually happened the night that Barry was shot?

10. In Chapter 14, what is Ray thinking about after leaving the drugstore, and what does he not notice as he drives away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used by the author to indicate things that will happen. What are some examples of foreshadowing in the novel? How is foreshadowing used to create suspense in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Julie is a different girl her senior year in high school. In what ways is Julie a different girl her senior year than previous year in high school? What was the catalyst for that change?

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