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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 do Nancy and Collin call the island where they paddle to?

2. Nancy blames being tired on _________in a July diary entry.

3. How long does Lew say he and Nancy have to wait to see each other?

4. Nancy gives CPR to ___________.

5. When does Lew want to have sex?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Nancy and Lew exchange the locket and ring?

2. How does Lew respond when Dorie suggests they make him a member of the gaggle?

3. What feelings do Lew and Nancy share about their parents' divorces?

4. Why does Lew tell Nancy they cannot see each other for three weeks?

5. Why does Missy come over to Nancy's nearly every day?

6. What happens when Nancy goes to the water slides in July?

7. Why does Nancy stop playing in the band?

8. What does Nancy do at the beginning of May with Dorie?

9. How does Nancy calm down during the concert?

10. Why does Nancy want to make Lew proud of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several animals present in the story - Imperical, Cougar, Red Alert, and RA4. Write a response exploring how each of these animals is important to the story and the role each animal plays in the story. What characters are connected to the animals? What is each animal's purpose in the story? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

While some identifying details are removed from the book to protect Nancy and her family, the time that the book takes place is important. As Nancy is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, the knowledge of the disease and treatment options available are more limited than they would be if the story had taken place currently. Write a response explaining how the time period in which the book takes place influences the events of the story. What would be different had the book taken place in current times? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

Lew and Collin are two very important people in Nancy's life and to the story's progression. Write a response comparing and contrasting Lew and Collin. How are they similar? How are they different? How do their separate relationships with Nancy differ? How does Nancy feel about both of them? How is each presented in the story? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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