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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. How does Leo describe Stargirl's family that surprises him?

2. What surprises Leo about Stargirl's speech?

3. How do Stargirl and Leo celebrate?

4. How does Stargirl respond when Leo tries to avoid him?

5. Which character seems to be growing more and more paranoid?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the oratorical contest?

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

3. What does Archie go to the desert to do and how does Archie seem to feel about the process?

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

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

6. What does Stargirl teach Leo how to do?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of Senor Saguaro in this novel? What does it represent? Does it seem to be helpful? Why or why not?

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