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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. Gail decides that she does not want her meals __________ anymore.

2. In what hospital does Gail realize she is in once the ER doctor confirms it?

3. What does Phil discover that Gail is not wearing, though Alison always does?

4. Who was a loud ringleader of the Sweathogs at the shop where Gail and Steve are?

5. What does Gail tell her mother to do about Aunt Viola and the letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gail tell her mother she would do if she learned she was pregnant from the rape?

2. What does Gail say when her mother begins to talk about sending Gail to a boarding school?

3. Instead of showing a live performance during the Arts Assembly, what did the students get to watch?

4. What does Gail realize about the room that she is laying in after everyone leaves the room?

5. What does Ted explain to Gail would happen if they brought her case to trial?

6. What does Gail decide to do as she is afraid the phone is going to ring while she is babysitting?

7. What does Mrs. Montgomery give to Gail after telling her that she didn't need her to babysit anymore?

8. What is Gail's response to Phil's first question to her at the door?

9. What does Madam share with Gail when she is over visiting with Gail and Gail's mother?

10. What happens when Steve and Gail decide to leave the ice cream shop after a little while?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gail's mother has a strong reaction to Gail's statement that she would have an abortion if she was pregnant from the rape.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail is so set about the idea of getting an abortion if she becomes pregnant?

Part 2: Why do you think Gail's mother is against the idea of abortion in this case?

Part 3: Do you think a women who is raped and becomes pregnant should keep the baby? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Gail did not think the love poem was meant for her when she received it as it was her friend that always seemed to get the attention of boys.

Part 1: Why do you think Gail doesn't believe she is someone who the boys might like?

Part 2: How would you react if you received a love poem in your locker or in an email? Why?

Part 3: Why do you think Steve decided to send a note instead of just taking to Gail? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The introduction of young love in this story seems to create an idyllic scene for the start of the story.

Part 1: Why do you think teenage love is often the focus of books and stories?

Part 2: Why do you think teenage love and adult love are different? Or aren't they? Why?

Part 3: How do you think the story might be different if the main characters were adults instead of teens?

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