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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. Which character seems unaware of the cold treatment being dished out at school?

2. Where does Stargirl take Leo?

3. Where does Stargirl practice her speech?

4. What does the gift make Leo think?

5. Which character tried to regain the spotlight at the ball?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Stargirl teach Leo how to do?

5. What is unique about Stargirl that is shared with the reader in this chapter?

6. In what two ways does Stargirl show her reverence for the earth?

7. What does Leo ask Archie when he returns to visit fifteen years later and how does Archie respond?

8. What continues to seem odd to both Stargirl and Leo?

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

10. What do the adults at the class reunion talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In what ways does age and the ability to reflect change how Leo views Stargirl and himself? Do you think he wishes he could have done things differently? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Leo seems unable to accept the fact that school culture does not approve of his relationship with Stargirl. Why do you think this is the case? Do you think most students Leo's age would feel the same as Leo or differently? Why?

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