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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. In Chapter 16, when does Atlas say he moved?

2. In Chapter 13, who does Atlas say he received a text from when he was on his date with Lily?

3. In Lily's journal, how long did she say she went home and cried after Katie said something nasty on the bus about Atlas?

4. What does Lily text back when Atlas texts and says it was good to see her?

5. Where does Lily hide Atlas in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why does Atlas cancel the reservation he has at a restaurant?

2. What happens when Atlas has to handle an issue at the restaurant as the drives Lily to a restaurant in Chapter 11?

3. How does Atlas catch Josh vandalizing his restaurant?

4. What does Atlas say when Lily tells him she is afraid his presence will complicate her life?

5. What does Allysa do when Ryle notices they have food in the flower shop?

6. In Chapter 11, what does Atlas tell Darin are his plans for the evening?

7. What does Atlas tell Lily about his one serious relationship?

8. What is Sutton's reaction when Atlas says Josh can stay with him?

9. What does Lily tell Atlas she sometimes feels about her business?

10. Why does Lily leave the flower shop for an hour in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hoover uses backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about events that happened before It Stars With Us begins. How does the author use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about the past?

Essay Topic 2

Lily faces challenges after her divorce. What challenges does she face and why is divorce even more challenging than she anticipated?

Essay Topic 3

Both Lily and Atlas have experienced abuse. What cycles of abuse have Lily and Atlas experienced? Why is it so difficult to stop these cycles?

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