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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 is the day called at Nancy's school when the teachers try to do what the kids want to do?

2. What is Nancy's mom's sister's baby's name?

3. How does Nancy feel about her school in Phoenix?

4. What changes that helps Nancy know she is feeling better at the hospital in February?

5. To what Disney movie does Nancy compare their New Year's Day excursion?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the middle of February, how does Nancy know she is feeling better?

2. What does Mrs. Maggleby, the school nurse, do at the beginning of April?

3. What does Nancy think the difference between having sex with Collin and having sex with Lew will be?

4. Why is Nancy happy about the results of the state math report?

5. What is Doodle Day at Nancy's school?

6. What happens between Dorie and Fred at the end of February?

7. Why does Nancy pretend the gaggle is not real while she is in Phoenix?

8. What is the problem Nancy runs into with her medicine in March?

9. How does Nancy feel about her school in Phoenix?

10. Why do Nancy and her dad go to Mass at the beginning of September?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In It Happened to Nancy, Nancy's parents are divorced, and she lives with her mom while her dad lives in Phoenix. Write a response focusing on the role and importance of Nancy's parents to the story. Why are they important to the story's events? What role do they play? What type of relationships do they have with Nancy? What type of relationship do they have with each other? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

The concept and idea of promises is another important element to the story. Write a response focusing on the promises present in the story and their role in the story's development. What promises are made? Which promises are kept and which are broken? What does the keeping of or breaking of the promises do to the characters in the story? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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