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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. Where does Paco take Alex to talk to him about not doing the drug deal?

2. What does Alex do that makes Doug feel more comfortable around him?

3. What game does Alex play with Shelley when he meets her?

4. Why does Alex intentionally hurt Brittany's feelings about their relationship?

5. How does Shelley communicate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the nature of the discussion between Brittany and her parents when they are at Sierra's house?

3. Why has his dependence on Hector placed Alex in an even more vulnerable spot regarding the gang?

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

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

6. Why does Alex become increasingly important in Brittany's life?

7. What halts Brittany and Colin from having sex at Shane's party?

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

9. What happens to Alex when he leaves Mexico and returns to Illinois?

10. Why does Brittany go to the garage to see Alex and what do they agree to regarding a new relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Substance abuse seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Colin. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Colin?

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