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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 does Suzy notice about Franny the very first time they meet as children?

2. In the chapter titled Touch, what does Suzy learn during the first few weeks of seventh grade?

3. In the chapter titled How to Get Things Wrong, what does Franny say to Suzy that hurts her feelings terribly?

4. In the chapter titled How to Make a Promise, what nickname does Suzy give Franny?

5. When does Suzy's not-talking start?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the chapter titled How to Have a Friend, what is Suzy known for by her parents?

2. What is Suzy's very first reaction when her mother tells her that Franny has died?

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. Where does Suzy's pattern of not talking begin, and who is she with when it starts?

5. What is the event that Suzy begins referring to as "The Worst Thing"?

6. 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?

7. What nicknames do Suzy and Franny give each other as a sign of their bond and friendship?

8. In the chapter titled Experts # 2 and 3, who does Suzy settle on as the expert she will contact for information about jellyfish and why?

9. In the chapter titled Expert #1, what topic is Suzy looking for experts she can speak with about?

10. In the chapter titled Best Educated Guess, what is Suzy's hypothesis that she writes in her notebook?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the aspects of Franny's death by drowning that bother Suzy the most? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Suzy's attitudes towards her therapist, "Dr. Legs," and her feelings about therapy in general.

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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