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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 Brittany take Alex in Chapter 44 that makes him uncomfortable?

2. What does Brittany do while Alex dances with the bride?

3. Which of the following is NOT something Brittany suffers guilt about?

4. What does Colin do when Brittany breaks up with him?

5. On what holiday is Alex to do the drug drop for Hector?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Brittany always tried to present herself in a way that people expect of her and how is Alex changing her perspective on that?

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

3. In what way does Hector's behavior serve as foreshadowing for danger for Alex later in the story?

4. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

5. What is the activity that is building for a personal crisis for Alex related to the gang?

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

7. Why does Alex feel so out of place when he, Brittany, Sierra and Doug visit an art gallery?

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

9. When do Brittany and Alex first have sex?

10. Why is Brittany so impressed with Alex's behavior with Shelley?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of the search for acceptance. Identify at least two themes about acceptance in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in "Perfect Chemistry". Identify at least two themes in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives Alex and Brittany. Be sure to incorporate personal, political and cultural impacts on the characters' lives.

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