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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. In Chapter 18, when does Alex remember going on a field trip to the state park?

2. In Chapter 10, how long has it been since Jack talked to Alex?

3. In the 1990s, what type of factory did the town planners think would bring new life to the community?

4. During Alex's first day at the shelter, how many dogs does she see put to sleep?

5. What sports does Jack play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Anna and her mom argue the night before she disappeared?

2. Why does Peekay believe in God?

3. What are Peekay's thoughts when Alex asks what her real name is?

4. What happens to Peekay in Chapter 23?

5. How does Peekay learn that her boyfriend is seeing someone else?

6. What do Peekay and Alex do on Sunday in Chapter 16?

7. What does Jack ask his father to help him do in Chapter 20?

8. What does Peekay talk about with her parents when she comes home after the drug assembly?

9. How is a dog dumped in Chapter 9, and how do Peekay and Alex deal with it?

10. What does Officer Nolan say happened to Comstock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies McGinnis uses in The Female of the Species? How do these analogies help readers understand characters, events, or concepts?

Essay Topic 2

Peekay reveals to Alex that her real name is Claire. What does Peekay stand for? In what way is a nickname and also an image of who Peekay is or who people expect her to be?

Essay Topic 3

Alex strives to be normal. How does Alex attempt to be normal? Why is being normal difficult for her?

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