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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 old is Leo in this story?

2. What happens when Kevin starts to take over the interview from the jury?

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

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

5. In what month is Stargirl supposed to appear on Hot Seat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of character is Hillari and what does the author lead the reader to believe about Hillari?

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

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

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

5. Who is the narrator of this book?

6. How could the character of Leo be described?

7. What does Leo see when he arrives at the football game?

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

What changes happened at Mica High School throughout the novel? Which were positive? Which were negative? Do you think these changes could have been prevented? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How is the natural world developed in this novel? Does the discussions of the natural beauty provide insight into the characters? If so, how? If not, why do you think this is the case?

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