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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 is going to take Patina and Maddy to the track on Saturday in Chapter 15?

2. How many beads does Maddy have left in her hair on Friday in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 14, how does Bev get into Tony's SUV?

4. In Chapter 15, what time does Tony think Emily will get out of the hospital?

5. In Chapter 12, what does Patina have Maddy help her move?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Currron tell Patina about keeping up?

2. How does Patina do her hair in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Patina learn about Momly?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Maddy talk about the entire drive to school?

5. What happens when Patina and her group of runners do not know which way to run in Chapter 13?

6. How is Becca's room different from what Patina expects?

7. What does Patina notice when she sees Momly in the hospital in Chapter 12?

8. What does Becca's grandmother make, and what does Becca say about her grandmother?

9. What does Dr. Lancaster say is the plan for Momly's treatment?

10. Why does Tony come and get Patina from school in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does the author use foreshadowing in the book? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting? How are metaphors and similes different from juxtapositions?

Essay Topic 3

Patina is working on a history project with three other girls. Why does Patina resent the way the other girls are working on the project? Why does Patina work hard on the project even when two of the other girls are not? Why does Patina feel responsible to do a good job on the project even though the other girls are not helping?

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