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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. In Chapter 1, how far does Sam's dad live from her?

2. What is the name of the salon where Courtney works?

3. What highway does Courtney pull over on in Chapter 20 when Sam is upset about missing practice one time?

4. What time does Sam has to leave her house in order to get to the gym by nine when she rides the bus?

5. In Chapter 2, what do Sam and her father eat for Sunday lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam think is the worst thing about Corey?

2. Where is Sam climbing in Chapter 17, and why does she have to stop?

3. How does Sam try to hide a rip in her coat, and how successful are her efforts?

4. What are mornings like at Sam's house in Chapter 3?

5. What happens for Sam between the time she is ten and 14?

6. In Chapter 1, what happens when Mitchell and Sam are ready to go home after going to the fair?

7. In Chapter 17, why is Courtney out of patience?j

8. How do Sam's competitions go on December 9 and December 22?

9. What are Sam and Mitchell drawing that they began when she was little?

10. What does Courtney tell Sam will happen if she does not study and do her work in school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sam thinks that her dad is trapped and his life is boring. Why does Sam think her father’s life is boring? Why does her mother tell her that “boring is good” (86)?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Goodman use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 3

Sam determines that she will climb the tipped boulder. Why is it important for her to conquer the boulder? What does the boulder symbolize for her?

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