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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 does Rod get into a fight with?

2. Which character has wiped out their savings account?

3. Who does Liz most want to get away from?

4. What is Dennis insecure about in Chapter 11?

5. Describe Liz's condition when she arrives back at home in Chapter 14.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the central cause of deterioration in the relationship between Maggie and Dennis?

2. Why does Maggie decide not to go to the prom with Dennis?

3. How does Rod behave toward Liz in Chapter 8?

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

5. Why does Maggie go to the clinic with Rod and Liz?

6. Why does Liz decide that she is in no hurry to get home in Chapter 9?

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

8. Describe the way Liz reacts to Sean's rejection of marriage. Why does she behave this way?

9. Why does Liz decide to have an abortion?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some elements of irony present in the story? How are Liz's parents examples of irony? What purpose does irony serve in this particular story?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways are blind loyalty demonstrated in the story? Which characters are loyal? What consequences will be faced by the fiercely loyal characters and why?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the protagonist and antagonist in the story. How does the antagonist create conflict? How does the protagonist attempt to solve conflict?

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