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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 unique jewelry does Belly wear at Susannah's funeral?

2. How does Belly obtain a prom invitation?

3. The last time they speak, Susannah asks Belly for what favor?

4. Why is Jeremiah so upset at Belly?

5. How does Conrad treat Belly when they are childhood friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Following the funeral, what does Belly discover in the basement?

2. How does Belly feel before her last meeting with Susannah?

3. How does Conrad act at the prom?

4. What conflict does Belly and Taylor have at the party?

5. How does Susannah's spouse, in Steven's opinion, manage her passing?

6. What is it about Jeremiah's request for a turning point that concerns him?

7. How and why does Belly dress for Susannah's funeral?

8. What is Belly's relationship to Susannah Fisher?

9. What is Belly's shocking revelation at Susannah's memorial service?

10. What impact does the name "Cinderbelly" have on Belly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways are you disappointed, supportive, surprised, or confused by Belly's actions in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Readers get a great feel for the house at Cousins Beach in the first chapter. How does Jenny Han use all five senses to describe the novel’s setting? Describe similar examples of writing craft throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Readers are presented with a point of view other than just Belly’s—several chapters are written from Jeremiah’s perspective. How does this change readers' experience?

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