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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. The first time that Crawford met Shep at his dorm, what time did they meet?

2. What was the name of the other girl who was interested in the boy New York and Washington wanted Crawford to have for her boyfriend in Chapter 2?

3. In Chapter 5, who invited Crawford to the first teenage party she ever attended?

4. When was Crawford's mother born?

5. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Crawford lured to the dorm room of a senior?

2. What advantages did Alice Sebold have in trying to prove her rape charge in court?

3. What were the buildings at St. Paul's like?

4. What was intervisitation, and what rules were there?

5. What happened when Crawford could not sleep during summer break and the Lanes were staying over?

6. What dining halls were there at St. Paul's, and who were they for?

7. Why was Crawford surprised when her friends Washington and New York were going to Martha's Vineyard?

8. How did Crawford feel a few days after the attack?

9. What did Crawford's parents decide to do about Mr. Lane kissing their daughter?

10. In Chapter 4, who were the buddies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Crawford feel shame and despair after the attack? How and why did her feelings lead to risky behaviors?

Essay Topic 2

Rose was the African American housekeeper who worked in Crawford’s grandparents’ home for more than 30 years. What was Rose’s relationship with the Crawfords? In what way was the relationship paternalistic?

Essay Topic 3

Crawford was sexually assaulted. Why did she not report the attack at first?

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