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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 makes Jem think she and Spider are meant to be friends?

2. What does Jem notice first about many of the people at the party?

3. What is Terry's nickname?

4. Why does Jem cut her hair?

5. Who does Spider say is similar to Jem after learning of her power?

Short Essay Questions

1. What illegal activity is Spider involved in?

2. How is Karen different for Jem than other people who had her position?

3. How does Spider calm down Jem about her guilt over the explosion?

4. Why does Jem carry guilt about the explosion?

5. What does Val say when she first meets Jem?

6. How does Spider calm Jem's fears about the cows?

7. What strange thing does Jem notice while at the Eye of London?

8. What mistake does Jem make while buying a map?

9. How does Spider show his optimistic attitude in the woods?

10. What does Jem tell Mr. McNulty she wants to be when she grows up?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

What does Jem feel about friendship, and why is this so central to the plot?

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