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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. What does Stargirl ask for from the person other than Leo to whom she writes?

2. What does Stargirl say Leo would have to forgive if he ever read this letter?

3. What about Alvina does Stargirl want to boost?

4. How does Stargirl react when she sees the cereus?

5. Where does Perry sleep on hot nights?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Betty Lou say is ironic about the cereus?

2. How does Stargirl distract herself from the disappointment she feels when Perry disappoints her?

3. What is the cereus?

4. How does Alvina feel during her second outing with Stargirl?

5. Why does Stargirl start spending more time with Alvina?

6. What decisions about herself does Stargirl make after the fire?

7. What about Stargirl has Perry counted, and what does this reveal?

8. What does Stargirl say would have to happen for Leo to see this letter?

9. How is Betty Lou able to enjoy the cereus?

10. Where does Stargirl meet the harem, and what does she make of them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Individuality and self expression were two things that were very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of this, and how did these instances alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What emphasis did Stargirl put on meditating, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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