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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 does Maureen own?

2. Jeremiah claims Conrad should not be with Belly for what reason?

3. What beverages do Conrad and Jeremiah consume at the beach house?

4. When they are alone themselves on the porch, what does Belly say to Conrad?

5. What does Conrad buy for Belly as a gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Belly do on her getaway with Conrad?

2. What was Belly's main request during the most recent beach house party?

3. How is Belly's lie about staying with Taylor discovered?

4. How does Belly feel when she is swimming in the beach house pool?

5. Why is Belly so eager for Conrad to resume his courses at school?

6. In a flashback, what takes place when the children attempt to utilize Mr. Fisher's blender?

7. What, according to Jeremiah, would have helped him cope with his sadness and why?

8. What transpires when Conrad is pinned by Jeremiah in a wrestling match?

9. Why is Belly's mother so angry with her after her getaway with Conrad?

10. After Sandy departs from the beach home, what favor does Conrad ask Belly to perform?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Belly’s feelings for Cam over the course of the novel. Did she ever really like him? What stopped her, ultimately, from falling in love with him?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

It's Not Summer Without You begins with the main character, Belly, daydreaming. How did you interpret this scene? Why do you think Jenny Han introduces the book this way?

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