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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 "Dr. Legs" tell Suzy's parents at the end of their fourth session together?

2. How much does Suzy already have saved in the chapter titled Spare Change?

3. In the chapter titled How to Lose a Friend, what do the students make fun of Suzy for?

4. In the chapter titled Instant Calm, what makes Suzy feel better almost immediately?

5. In the chapter titled How to Lose a Friend, what does Franny do to Suzy that is terribly mean-spirited?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does the psychiatrist, who Suzy thinks of as "Dr. Legs," always ask Suzy at the start of their sessions?

2. In the chapter titled What I Don't Want to Talk About, how does Suzy feel seeing other girls upset at Franny's funeral?

3. In the chapter titled What I Don't Want to Talk About, why does Suzy feel that everyone at Franny's funeral had "given up"?

4. In the chapter titled Face-to-Face, why does Dr. Legs tell Suzy's parents she thinks they made major headway during Suzy's session?

5. In the chapter titled Spare Change, what are some of the sources Suzy uses to get money for her trip to Australia?

6. In the chapter How to Lose a Friend, why do Suzy's classmates begin making fun of her on their camping field trip?

7. In the chapter titled How to Plan Your Escape, what does Suzy plan to do to buy her plane ticket to Australia?

8. In the chapter titled Pollination, why does Justin Maloney begin calling Suzy "Belle"?

9. Why does Suzy decide to start going to Mrs. Turton's room for lunch in the chapter titled Pollination?

10. In the chapter titled How to Lose a Friend, what does Franny do to Suzy that solidifies their rift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Suzy, her brother Aaron, and Aaron's partner, Rocco. What kind of an influence are Aaron and Rocco in Suzy's tumultuous life?

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