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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 used to be Cassie's best friend?

2. What did Juliet and her parents have a legal dispute about?

3. In Chapter Nine, where does everyone seem to be buying tickets for?

4. How old was Juliet when she first went on television?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter Eight, why does Justin think he did so well in the sand challenge?

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

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

5. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Justin do with Ken?

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

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

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

9. What do the other contestants seem to think of Abby and Justin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the contradictions and deceptions of reality television, as a genre, that Parkhurst explores in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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