View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Liz plan to do about her pregnancy?

2. What does Maggie worry that Dennis will do?

3. How much time does it take for the car to get to the doctor's office?

4. What is hidden in Rod's jacket?

5. What has happened to the letter Liz wrote to Sean?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Liz an ill-fated character?

2. Why do the girls wear their prom gowns to the clinic?

3. What improvements are made to the relationship between Dennis and Maggie in Chapter 8?

4. Why does Sean decide that he does not want to marry Liz?

5. Describe the way Liz behaves toward Sean in Chapter 11.

6. Why does Sean assume that his father intercepted Liz's letter to him?

7. What does Liz need from Maggie. Can Maggie provide this for her?

8. How does Liz feel about getting married?

9. How does Sean show his feelings for Liz in Chapter 8?

10. How is Pierre introduced in Chapter 10 and what is the purpose of this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three literary devices used in the story, citing specific references. Some literary devices to explore include: symbolism, irony, allegory, conflict, figurative language, and mood.

Essay Topic 2

What are the important elements of the graduation scene? What symbolism is represented in the graduation scene? Why is this an important part of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the chapters in the story end with a note from one character to another. What is the author's purpose in including these notes? Is it an effective storytelling technique? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 752 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample