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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 Lupe give Juliet?

2. Who leaves an unexpected voicemail for Juliet?

3. Why is Juliet's mom upset with her?

4. How does Ava identify?

5. Who calls Juliet after her breakup?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who realizes they are bisexual?

2. Who confronts Harlowe about what she did to Juliet at the reading?

3. What does Lupe give Juliet?

4. What does Kira write on Juliet's arm?

5. What does Juliet eat the first time she dines in a restaurant by herself?

6. Who leaves Juliet a troubling voicemail?

7. Who was surprisingly nervous for the reading?

8. What does Lil' Melvin tell Juliet in a note?

9. Who does Juliet ask to Harlowe's reading?

10. Who is Luz Angel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Juliet's experience in finding community during her first summer away from home. How and where does she find community, and what does the experience do for her? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of coming of age and becoming the person you want to be? Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Juliet's relationship with Maxine. Who is Maxine, and what impact does she have on Juliet? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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