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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. What does Other Mike take from Ty?

2. Who does Eva scold at Cece's party?

3. Who keeps staring at Eva at Cece's party?

4. What does Lizette confirm for Eva over the phone?

5. Who does Annabelle feel bad for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who tells Eva he loves her in Chapter 21?

2. Who did Eva lose her virginity to?

3. What is the Dream House?

4. What does Lizette do for a living in the present day?

5. Who does Audre consider to be a feminist icon?

6. Who supplies Annabelle with drugs?

7. What retail store did Eva work at as a teen?

8. Where did Shane live when he was 17?

9. Who is Eric?

10. What movie does Eva know by heart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Shane's understanding and ideas about family. What makes a family to Shane, and why does he believe he is not worthy of having one? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the theme of loneliness. Who in the novel experiences loneliness, and why? How do they cope with this loneliness? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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