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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. How many porcupines were on the tie Leo found on his porch?

2. Why do thousands of people show up at the next football game?

3. Why does Leo's name appear in the newspaper?

4. What does Leo find in his notebook?

5. Which of the following would be a good description of Archie's role with the boys?

Short Essay Questions

1. What idea does Kevin have about Stargirl?

2. What surprise gift does Leo find on his porch after his birthday information is in the newspaper?

3. What seems to be changing for Stargirl after the incident at the football game?

4. How do the people react to Stargirl's cheerleading?

5. What does Stargirl do with Anna and how does Anna react?

6. What does Archie do when Leo and Kevin complain about their team losing the basketball game?

7. What information does Kevin share with Leo that he learned about Stargirl?

8. Why does Stargirl continue to get attention for her cheerleading?

9. Why does Hillari approach Stargirl in the lunchroom and what request does she make?

10. What kind of character is Wayne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What would you consider to be the most significant turning point in this story for Stargirl? Why do you think this is the most significant?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on how nationalism was portrayed in this novel and how it directly relates to the school life for all of the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Stargirl take Leo to the desert? What does she hope to gain? Does she succeed with her hopes? Why or why not?

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