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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 Liz's mother compliment about her in Chapter 11?

2. What does Maggie want to discuss with Liz in Chapter 10?

3. Which of the following does Sean say he does not understand about Liz?

4. At the end of Chapter 12, who is the note written for?

5. Who does the writer of the first note in Chapter 10 ask about?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Liz decide to have an abortion?

3. How is Liz an ill-fated character?

4. How does Maggie show that she cares for Liz in Chapter 8?

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

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

7. In what ways is Maggie a good friend? How is she a bad friend?

8. Why does Liz tell Maggie to let her die?

9. What does Maggie need from Liz?

10. Why do you think Maggie and Liz have planned an urgent meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What transitions are present in the story? Why are transitions necessary? How can the reader tell that a transition is in place?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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