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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John realizes he's been eating chocolate covered ants, what does he do?

2. What do John and Lorraine have plenty of at their party?

3. After John and Lorraine make their confession to Mr. Pignati, how does he react?

4. En route to Beekman's Department Store with John and Mr. Pignati, Lorraine sees what?

5. What is Norton well known for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perhaps more than any other character, Lorraine experiences a great measure of internal conflict. Explain how the following internal conflicts arise for Lorraine. How she deals with each one? In each instance, does she find a resolution to the conflict?

1. Doing what's right versus following John.

2. Having fun versus treating others with respect.

3. Being angry with her mother versus sympathizing with her mother's hard life.

Essay Topic 2

1. At the start of the story, the main characters state that they are setting out to write an epic memorial. What does this mean?

2. By the end of the story, do you feel that Lorraine and John accomplish their mission? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Through their experiences with Mr. Pignati, as well as their own evolving friendship, Lorraine and John learn a great deal about life. Write about three important life lessons these teens learn, and explain the events and thought processes that bring about each lesson.

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