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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 does Alex call to bail him out of jail?

2. What does Alex reveal to Brittany in the hospital room?

3. What does the person in #124 give to Alex when he/she takes him home?

4. What nickname does Alex have for Colin?

5. How much time passes after his hospitalization before Alex returns to Illinois?

Short Essay Questions

1. What order does Hector have for Alex to carry out on October 31?

2. Why does Alex talk to Carlos about regarding Wil?

3. Why is Alex arrested on his way home in Chapter 34?

4. When do Brittany and Alex first have sex?

5. Why does Brittany agree to take her relationship with Alex public?

6. Why is Brittany demoted from being pom pom captain?

7. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

8. Why does Alex quickly send Brittany away when he sees that Lucky has come to the garage?

9. What decision have Brittany's parents made regarding Shelley that angers Brittany?

10. Why does Brittany decide to break up with Alex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Perfect Chemistry" is a coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Elkeles' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why Sanchez used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Elkeles is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, and then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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