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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 name does Stargirl tell Leo he should now call her?

2. What do Leo and Stargirl work together doing?

3. Why does Kevin say that Leo is being treated this way?

4. What surprises Leo about Stargirl's speech?

5. What conversation between Stargirl and Leo goes on for several days?

Short Essay Questions

1. What analogy does Archie use to explain what is happening to Leo?

2. What happens when Leo and Stargirl get to the special place?

3. Who is Mr. McShane and what is his role in the book?

4. How do the students of Mica High now feel about Stargirl and what did she give them?

5. What two unusual things does Stargirl show Leo that she has in her room?

6. What do Leo and Stargirl talk about on the walk home after school and how does Leo react?

7. Who does Leo talk to about the situation in school and what response is he given?

8. What happens the Monday after Stargirl wins the speech contest and how does Dori react?

9. What special contest has Stargirl qualified for and how does Leo react?

10. What happens at the end of the ball and what happens to Stargirl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

In what ways is Stargirl unique? In what ways does she show conformity? Do you think the character of Stargirl would make it in a regular high school today? Why or why not?

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