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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. Where will the contestants travel next in Chapter Twenty-Four?

2. In Chapter Twenty-Three, what does Laura tell Carl about for the first time?

3. What did Justin's mother used to like to watch with him?

4. In Chapter Twenty-Three, who are the last team into the tent?

5. In Chapter Nineteen, why is Cassie a bit wary of Juliet?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Sixteen, how does Barbara Fox feel about her career?

2. How does Justin hurt Abby in Chapter Twenty-Seven?

3. In Chapter Twenty, how does Justin feel after his lapse with Ken?

4. In Chapter Eighteen, what does Juliet do that she thinks annoys Cassie?

5. In Chapter Twenty-Eight, why was Laura unhappy in her marriage?

6. Why does Juliet get treated so well in Sweden?

7. In Chapter Seventeen, why does Carl learn that he and Jeff were likely really picked for the show?

8. How does the crew react to Ken's film in Chapter Sixteen?

9. In Chapter Twenty-Five, why does Juliet get so upset?

10. In Chapter Twenty, what does Redemption tell Ken is the root of his homosexuality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which characters do you think Parkhurst would like the reader to see as the most authentic and relatable in this novel, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think Parkhurst is trying to communicate to the reader about the nature and consequences of secrets between family members? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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