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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 Stargirl do that gets her a lot of attention?

2. Why does Stargirl say that she sang to Leo instead of Hillari?

3. Why does Mallory sit with Stargirl at lunch?

4. Where does the book say the character Archie lives?

5. Who does Stargirl sit with in the cafeteria?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the Electrons lose to Glendale?

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

5. What reasons does the narrator speculate might be the cause of Stargirl's popularity?

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

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

8. What kind of character is Wayne?

9. Who is Ron Kovac and what happens when he is injured?

10. What idea does Kevin have about Stargirl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was Stargirl treated fairly in this novel? Include examples from the text to support your answer. Do you think she would have been treated differently at your school? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why doesn't Stargirl seem to understand the need to win at all costs? Do you think there is anything that Stargirl believes needs to happen at all costs? If so, what and why? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

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

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