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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. In Chapter Four, where does Juliet think they have to go for their next clue?

2. What does Abby do with her "lustful" thoughts?

3. What has Dallas learned about Juliet through the game?

4. Where did Cassie get pregnant?

5. In Chapter Eleven, where does Abby look for their clue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reward for winning a Daredevil round in the game?

2. What does Carl say to Laura in Chapter Ten that appears to shock Laura?

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

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

5. What did Abby recall feeling the day of her wedding?

6. Why does Juliet particularly hate doing poorly on the mental games?

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

8. What does Laura hope will happen between her and Cassie as a result of being on the show?

9. What is the source of Abby's shame in Chapter Eleven?

10. In Chapter Twelve, what surprises Laura about the way the hospital staff treat her and Cassie after Cassie has the baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Barbara rationalize and describe her own approach to celebrity and success to herself? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

In the modern era of reality television and mobile technology in which Parkhurst sets her novel, what is the meaning of privacy? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Through what characters, and in what circumstances, does Parkhurst explore the corrupting influences of fame and celebrity? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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