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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 word does Archie explain to Leo for the first time?

2. What song did the band play that Stargirl led a group of dancers during?

3. How does the audience react to Stargirl's second speech?

4. What do Leo and Stargirl work together doing?

5. What was on the tie Leo has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Leo's plan for handling the situation at school after he sees the bulletin board?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who does Leo go to talk to and what do they talk about?

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

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

10. Where does Stargirl show Leo that she finds out who may need a gift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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