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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 the chapter titled Mote of Dust, who ends up being Suzy's lab partner?
2. What kind of professional does Suzy decide she needs to try to find at the end of the chapter titled Dr. Legs?
3. In the chapter titled Expert #1, how does Suzy look for jellyfish experts?
4. What kind of doctor does Suzy's parents say they are taking her to in the Chapter titled Touch?
5. Which jellyfish expert does Suzy eventually settle on contacting in the chapter titled Crazy Brave?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the chapter titled Dumb Old Words, what does Suzy describe as one of the first times she realized her father was perplexed by what she chose to speak with him about?
2. What does Mrs. Turton tell Suzy about her science report that Mrs. Turton seems to think might be challenging for Suzy?
3. In the chapter Mote of Dust, why does Suzy get the impression Mrs. Turton is speaking directly to her when she addresses the class?
4. In the chapter titled Best Educated Guess, what does Suzy write about in her notebook?
5. What nicknames do Suzy and Franny give each other as a sign of their bond and friendship?
6. In the chapter titled Best Educated Guess, what is Suzy's hypothesis that she writes in her notebook?
7. Where and when does Suzy first meet Franny?
8. In the chapter titled Expert #1, what topic is Suzy looking for experts she can speak with about?
9. In the chapter titled How to Not Say Something Important, what does Suzy want to tell Franny but can never find the words for?
10. What does Franny ask Suzy to do in the chapter titled How to Make a Promise?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the symbolism and meaning of the work of the long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad to Suzy. At the end of the book, when Nyad achieves her goal of swimming from Cuba to Florida, what does this accomplishment seem to signify to Suzy?
Essay Topic 2
Why does Suzy seem to find such comfort and solace in studying science? Write an essay explaining your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Apart from being obviously disgusting to most people, urine carries a specific science-based meaning for Suzy. Write an essay analyzing why Suzy chooses to use urine to send Franny a "message."
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