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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. On what topic does Stargirl give the winning speech?

2. What song does Stargirl sing in this chapter?

3. Why is the song Stargirl sings significant?

4. Why does the community seem to continue to accept Stargirl?

5. Which of the following is not one of Hillari's theories about Stargirl?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How could the character of Leo be described?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens the day after Hillari approached Stargirl in the cafeteria?

8. What is Streaargirl overheard doing and how do some people react to this?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider that one of the messages from the author is that life is the best teacher. How does this relate to the characters? Which character seems to agree with this message? Why do you think so?

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 Leo a coward? In what ways is he a strong character? What regrets do you think he has? Are they justified? Why or why not?

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