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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. Which of the following would be considered an unusual and bold character?

2. How is Wayne described?

3. What are the questions on the Hot Seat intended to do?

4. What happens at the end of the song?

5. What does she bring to school every day in a canvas bag?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Stargirl dressed when she comes to school on the first day?

2. What information does Hillari believe to be true about Stargirl and how does Kevin react to what Hillari says?

3. How does Archie make the boys realize that losing a basketball game is not the end of the world?

4. What is the typical setup for the Hot Seat show that Leo and Kevin put on?

5. What happens when Stargirl comes over to the table where Leo and Kevin are sitting?

6. How could the character of Leo be described?

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

8. Who is A.H. Brubaker (Archie) and what profession did he retire from?

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

10. What does Leo notice that is different about Stargirl from the other girls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of Senor Saguaro in this novel? What does it represent? Does it seem to be helpful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what way is the character of Archie a philosopher? Do you think he is helpful to the boys? If so, how? If not, why not? Do you think he should have shared more with the boys to prevent what happened at the end with Stargirl? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is Stargirl unique? In what ways does she show conformity? Do you think the character of Stargirl would make it in a regular high school today? Why or why not?

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