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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 subject does Stuart study?

2. What kind of girls did Ginny's grandparents say should not sit on floors?

3. What does Andy look like while holding the bucket?

4. Which of the following words does Ginny use to describe Mr. Calvert's art?

5. What disease is Janet suffering from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the chapter end well for Ginny?

2. What does Ginny remember about her grandparents?

3. Why does Ginny like Rhiannon's parents so much?

4. What is Ginny's opinion of Mr. Calvert's paintings?

5. What is Harry's opinion on Mr. Calvert?

6. Why does Ginny think Rhianna is in a better situation than she?

7. What is Ginny's job at the Yacht Club?

8. What did Helen tell Rhiannon on the phone?

9. What romantic ideals does Rhiannon hold about Ginny's current situation?

10. What does Andy say he identifies as?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Robert become an important part of Ginny's life? What does he help Ginny find out more about herself?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

How does Ginny develop as an artist? What major events happen in this story that change Ginny's mind about what art means?

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