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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 did Stargirl do in geometry class?

2. What does Dori Dilson carry with her?

3. Who does Stargirl sit with in the cafeteria?

4. What does Stargirl share with Leo?

5. What is the local custom that the newspaper has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What idea does Kevin have about Stargirl?

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

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

4. What does Leo's Uncle Pete give him on moving day?

5. How does Stargirl react when the jury begins asking her aggressive and rude questions?

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

7. What happens when the Electrons lose to Glendale?

8. Describe the Old Saguaro and what do Leo, Kevin and Archie call it?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does age and the ability to reflect change how Leo views Stargirl and himself? Do you think he wishes he could have done things differently? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay describing at least five quandaries that various groups or cultures place us in which make it difficult for outsiders to feel welcome easily.

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