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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 many classes does Theo have with Josh?

2. What grandma name is Lily's mom using in Chapter 24?

3. What night of the week does Atlas tell Sutton they will be having a family dinner at Bib's and she is welcome to come?

4. What is the security code at Atlas's house?

5. How long does Lily think they she wait until Atlas proposes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lily not ready when Atlas comes to pick her up in Chapter 20?

2. How is Emerson's first birthday celebrated?

3. Why are Allysa and Marshall not going to Lucy's wedding?

4. How does Josh decide he will draw his family tree?

5. What happens as before breakfast in Chapter 29?

6. What homework assignment is Josh struggling with in Chapter 25 and why?

7. What custody and support agreement does Lily have with Ryle?

8. How does Ryle threaten Lily in Chapter 26?

9. In Chapter 35, how does Lily react when Emerson is dropped off while she is moving and why?

10. What happens when Ryle goes to Atlas's restaurant in Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lily has a tattoo on her shoulder. Why does Lily have a tattoo on her shoulder and what does it symbolize?

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

In It Starts with Us, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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