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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 does Collin do to Nancy at the end of the night at her house?

2. What did Collin say his junior high was called?

3. What is Nancy's favorite special word?

4. How does Nancy address her diary entries?

5. Where does Nancy play with the band?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nancy stop playing in the band?

2. What is Nancy doing to try and feel better at the beginning of August?

3. What do Nancy and her mom do at the beach?

4. What happens during the concert?

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

6. What does Nancy admire about her mom's Aunt Thelma?

7. How does the barbecue at Lew's house give Nancy an idea of how she wants her and Lew's future to be?

8. How does Nancy react when she sees Collin walking with Margie Muller?

9. How does Nancy calm down during the concert?

10. Why is Nancy frustrated with the gaggle at the beginning of July?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several characters present in the story that play a major role, in addition to Nancy as the main character. Choose three main or major characters and write a response focusing on their development throughout the story. How does each character change from the beginning of the story until the end? What role does each character play in the book's central conflict? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Another "character" in the story is Nancy's Self, which she addresses through her diary. While not a physical being, the Self plays an important role in the story. Write a response exploring the role of Nancy's Self in the story. How does Nancy treat her Self? What does the Self do for Nancy? 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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