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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. In Chapter 2, where does Patina go to school?

2. What did Kahlo paint on her body cast after her accident with the bus in Chapter 7?

3. What is the only event during the Olympics that Patina likes to watch besides running?

4. In Chapter 3, who does Maddy say got glue in her hair?

5. What days of the week does Patina send her mother a text first thin in the morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the girls are waltzing apart, what does Patina think they look like?

2. What disease does Bev have, and how has it affected her?

3. What problems does Patina have with group projects for school?

4. How do Patina and her family celebrate her dad's birthday?

5. What does Patina learn about Frida Kahlo when she does some research?

6. What does Emily always serve for dinner?

7. What is the real issue with the cafeteria at Chester Academy, and how does Patina eat her lunch until Becca invites her to eat with her and her friends?

8. Why does Coach run with Patina during track practice in Chapter 4?

9. What does Brit-Brat say when she keeps stepping on Patina's toes, and what does Patina think about Brit-Brat's comment?

10. What type of music does Whit want the girls to dance to and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Slang is the use of words and phrases that are very informal. What characters use slang in the book? What characters do not use slang? How does the use of slang define characters? What does slang reveal about characters?

Essay Topic 2

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used, especially in Chapter 12? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 3

While doing dishes, Patina learns about Emily’s relationship with her mother. What relationship does Patina have with her mother? What relationship has Emily had with her mother? What do they have in common related to the relationships they have with their mothers? How do their shared experiences create a bond between them?

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