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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. When Belly is at the beach home to pick up Conrad, why does she go to bed so early?

2. Why does Belly wait in her house before she meets Conrad at the corner?

3. What motivates Jeremiah to stock up on alcohol once his father departs?

4. What is Belly's justification for traveling alone with Conrad?

5. What does Taylor claim Belly lacks talent for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Belly and Taylor generally do after their huge fights?

3. What does Belly discover in Conrad's room that she is certain is meant for her, and how does she know this?

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

5. When Conrad disappears, how does Jeremiah determine where he has gone?

6. Why does Jeremiah want to kiss Belly?

7. What does Belly find while in Conrad's dorm room?

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

9. What is written in the old journal Belly discovers at the house?

10. What surprises Belly when Sandy visits the beach home in question?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Jenny Han use Taylor to help the reader get to know Belly better?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the first chapter, Susannah Fisher has passed away. How were you affected by this beginning?

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