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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. How does Nancy think sex will be with Lew?

2. What job title does Nancy get at Liz's office?

3. Who is Mrs. Maggleby?

4. What is Nancy admitted to the hospital for in February?

5. What day of the week is Nancy's first day of school in Phoenix?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nancy remember about the kids she thinks she saw Collin with?

2. Why is Nancy's HIV progressing faster than most cases?

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

4. Who is Adam?

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

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

7. Why does Nancy call Thanksgiving a "blessed Thanksgiving" in November?

8. Why does Nancy go to Liz's office at the beginning of June?

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

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

It Happened to Nancy is presented as a non-fiction book told from Nancy's diary and edited by Beatrice Sparks with only identifying details changed. Write a response exploring whether or not the book is truly a work of non-fiction. What elements of the story suggest it is true? Is there anything present in the book that might not be true? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Since the story is a true story from Nancy's diary, the diary is a central element to the book. Write a response exploring the importance of Nancy's diary to the story. What does the reader learn through her diary? How does her diary help Nancy deal with the conflicts in the story? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

There are many symbols throughout the story - from the Idaho ranch to the jewelry she and Lew exchange and her diary. Write a response highlighting at least three symbols present in the book. Discuss what the symbols represent and how they are important to the story. Use specific references to the text in the response.

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