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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 is Cece?

2. What service does Audre provide for her peers?

3. How many times has Shane broken his arm?

4. Who is Audre?

5. Who are Eva's closest friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lizette?

2. Who does Genevieve meet on the first day at her new school in DC?

3. What Ivy League school did Genevieve get into?

4. Who lives with a chronic illness?

5. How old is Shane Hall?

6. What letter is on Shane's wrist?

7. Who is Gia?

8. What does Shane offer Principal Scott?

9. Who shows up at Eva's book panel?

10. What does Eva do for a living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the role of grief in the book. Who in the novel experiences grief, and why? What events trigger their grief, and how do they manage it? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Eva and Lizette. What is the nature of this relationship? Is it healthy? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the theme of trauma. Who in the novel deals with trauma, and in what ways do they manage, challenge, or heal from it?

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