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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. Which of the following is not usual behavior between boys and girls at school at Del's age?

2. What has Del decided to write?

3. What does Del change the family's name to in her story?

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

5. With what does Del have a special relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Del describe how the students are screened to participate in the operetta?

2. How does Del feel about Frank Wales after the operetta?

3. Who is Art Chamberlain?

4. Why is Del unable to finish her story?

5. What are Del's feelings of being awkward while dancing with Clive?

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

7. What is happening to Del in this section?

8. Where is Del in her life in the epilogue?

9. How does Del finally land a part in the operetta?

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

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

Del loves to escape her world through reading and this becomes an important theme throughout the book. Name at least two other themes in the cycle of stories and cite two examples for each to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Even though Del does not finish her book, she carries it around in her mind. Knowing what you know about Del's book, create three different titles and synopses for Del's book.

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