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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. Why does Susan (Stargirl) say that Dori is mad at her?

2. What is one of the most disturbing facts about the social status for Stargirl at her school?

3. What name does Stargirl tell Leo he should now call her?

4. Which of the following terms could describe how Stargirl is being treated in school?

5. What does Leo do after school the same day Stargirl walks up to Leo at lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Stargirl and Leo return to the high school?

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

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

4. In what way has Stargirl changed her appearance and her name?

5. What happens at the oratorical contest?

6. What is the one thing that Leo and Stargirl never do?

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

8. How do Stargirl and Leo feel about each other and because of this what does it take them a few days to realize?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Stargirl is compared to Johnny Appleseed. In what ways is this an accurate comparison? In what ways do you think this is an inaccurate comparison?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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