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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. Who is one of the former child television stars who competes on the show?

2. What district does Cassie make her way to in Chapter Twelve?

3. What was the name of the first sitcom Juliet appeared on?

4. What happens to Cassie and Laura on their way to the meeting point in Chapter Six?

5. How did Abby feel on her wedding day?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Ken give to Justin that thrills and upsets him?

2. What has happened between Cassie and Laura in Part I that causes tension between them?

3. In Chapter Six, why does Laura think she may not have noticed Cassie's pregnancy?

4. What does Cassie tell the Lost and Found producers that her mother does not know about?

5. In Chapter Nine, why does Juliet decide to focus some of her energies on Cassie?

6. What do the contestants think of Lost and Found's host, Barbara Fox?

7. In Chapter Five, how does Abby meet Justin?

8. In Chapter Nine, how does Juliet think she might play her personality on the show from now on?

9. What do Carl and Jeff have in common as brothers?

10. How does Carl feel about his son Benjamin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Parkhust chose to write this novel from so m any different perspectives of different characters? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How, and through which characters, does Parkhurst explore the struggles of parenthood and parent-child relationships at different stages? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Parkhurst reveal some of the darkest and most dangerous aspects or consequences of a show like Lost and Found? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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