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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 did Derek do to Paula on her first day of High School?

2. How did Paula's first sister die?

3. Where does Paula say she always receives bad news?

4. What did Paula routinely deny in her life?

5. Who stood up to teachers for Paula?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nicola respond to the news of her father's death?

2. What did Paula not like about Mrs. Spencer when they first met?

3. What did Paula mistake for a bathroom at Charlo's house?

4. How does Paula talk herself out of leaving Charlo when she first realizes he is not a nice guy?

5. What group would Paula like to join, and why has she not done it yet?

6. How did Paula learn about sex?

7. What were the two labels given to young women when Paula was growing up?

8. What advice does Paula give Nicola about dating?

9. How did Paula feel when she first started dating Charlo, and why?

10. What about Charlo lingers in the house after his death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this novel. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

How is this plot line presented, and why do you think the author chose to present his story in this way?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book, and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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