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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 does Audre wish she knew better?

2. What is Annabelle's dog's name?

3. Why does Annabelle give Shane and Genevieve frozen peas?

4. What career is Ty interested in?

5. Where did Shane crash sometimes when he was 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lizette believe about dead plants?

2. Where did Shane live when he was 17?

3. Who shows Audre a picture of Eva and Shane on a date?

4. Who did Eva lose her virginity to?

5. Who is Eric?

6. Why does Ty ask Shane for money?

7. What did Eva carve into hers and Shane's arms when they were 17?

8. What does Shane agree to do as a favor for Eva?

9. What does Lizette always say about Mercier women?

10. Why does Cece throw a random party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore theme of home. What makes a home? In particular, where or with whom do the characters (namely Eva or Shane) feel at home? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how the relationship between Eva and Shane changes throughout the novel. What hardships do they endure throughout their relationship, and how do they resolve these problems? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Eva and Audre. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it affect Audre in particular? What does she want from this relationship? Use evidence from the text as support.

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