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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 group did Zaira found?

2. How does Juliet get back to Harlowe's on her first day in Portland?

3. What is Powell's?

4. Who calls Juliet while she is at Powell's?

5. Who is Maxine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lainie?

2. What is Juliet's first call from Lainie like?

3. Who is Harlowe Brisbane?

4. Who is Phen?

5. Why does Phen leave?

6. What does Juliet see at Powell's when she first goes?

7. Why does Juliet's mother not say goodbye to her?

8. Who does Juliet want to come to Portland?

9. Who does Juliet meet at the library?

10. Where is Juliet staying in Portland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Juliet's life in Portland to her life in the Bronx. What are her feelings toward these two distinct places, and why are they both an important part of her coming of age? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining Juliet's experience at the Queer Clipperz party. What happens at this party, and in what ways does the experience empower Juliet, and make her feel ready to take on her challenges in Portland? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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