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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. How can Del safely say she loves Frank as the Pied Piper?

2. Why is Del no longer able to see Frank at school?

3. What happens to Del and her friend, Naomi?

4. The next morning Del awakens with ________________.

5. Who is Bella Phippen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the foreshadowing presented in this chapter regarding Mr. Chamberlain?

2. Explain how the night of the dance further drives a wedge in Del and Naomi's relationship.

3. What story does the epilogue tell?

4. What happens to Del after she and Naomi and their dates continue their evening at a hotel?

5. What are the setting and premise of Del's story?

6. How does Del envision herself as a sexual person for the first time?

7. What happens each March at Del's school and who is in charge of it this year?

8. What are Del's impressions of Naomi when she sees her at work one day?

9. Why is Del unable to finish her story?

10. How does the cooperation necessary between cast mates alter the usual dynamic between the boys and girls in class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Uncle Benny is not really Del's uncle but he has a huge role in her life. Explain the importance of Uncle Benny to Del. What does he supply for her that she cannot get from her real family?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Identify the point of view used and explain why this story qualifies.

Essay Topic 3

LIVES OF GIRLS AND WOMEN is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this story? Explain.

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