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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 is the relationship between Hillari and Wayne?

2. Which of the following characters is the cameraman for Hot Seat?

3. Which of the following could Stargirl be considered somehow connected to?

4. What do the students seem to be copying from Stargirl?

5. What did Stargirl do in geometry class?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What idea does Kevin have about Stargirl?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Stargirl a scapegoat for other characters in the novel? Is this laying of blame fair to Stargirl? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does mob mentality affect the events that happened in this book? Do you think that you are a strong enough person to resist the mentality of a mob? 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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