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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. Why does Stargirl approach the fire she sees?

2. Why does Stargirl refuse visitors at first while in the hospital?

3. Who does Stargirl take with her on Alvina's first outing?

4. What does Dootise need a costume for?

5. What is the cereus?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Counting Coup?

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

4. What does Stargirl say about pulling weeds for her job?

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

6. Why does Stargirl end up in the hospital?

7. What is the cereus?

8. What makes Dootsie love the Blobfest so much?

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

10. Why does Stargirl not think her actions with the fire were heroic?

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

How does the letter format of this book change the tone of the book, and how do you feel about it?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the ways Stargirl's family showed their love to each other, and how did these displays alter the course of the plot?

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