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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of a narrative, what is the author's providing of some background information to the reader about the plot, characters' histories, setting, and theme?
(a) Exposition.
(b) Rising action.
(c) Denouement.
(d) Climax.

2. Who is on a volleyball team in Chapter 9?
(a) Keesha.
(b) Kristin.
(c) Anna.
(d) Greta.

3. What is a form of dermatitis or inflammation of the epidermis (skin)?
(a) Impetigo.
(b) Eczema.
(c) Psoriasis.
(d) Rosacea.

4. Who gets sick of Tara's counting cracks and causes a rift between the two in Chapter 9?
(a) Anna.
(b) Keesha.
(c) Greta.
(d) Kristin.

5. What is the name of Tara's neighbor who sees her fleeing from her friend in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Jones.
(b) Mrs. Phillips.
(c) Mrs. Williams.
(d) Mrs. Scott.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school friend of Tara's is concerned with her weight?

2. What nun does Tara have negative thoughts about in Chapter 5?

3. Who has a heart attack in Chapter 10?

4. Tara sees "the kindness and generosity underneath" Donna's what, in Chapter 11?

5. What does Tara do when her mother curses, causing Tara's mother anger in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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