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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 16, how far does Winnie walk?

2. In Chapter 19, what is the name of the book that Winnie is supposed to have checked out from the library?

3. How old was Josalyn when she came to the program at Illuminations?

4. How long was Juno in prison?

5. What mental illness does Manda think that Dakota has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened after Winnie took Josalyn's baby?

2. What did Winnie do when Josalyn called her and told her she had the baby?

3. Where does Winnie decide to go for Christmas break?

4. What does Juno think about Terry Russel, and why does she still think she should tell her about Samuel?

5. Why does Manda call Winnie in Chapter 24?

6. What are Winnie's thoughts about only chldren?

7. In Chapter 18, what does Winnie get in the mail?

8. What does Juno get from the corner mart in Chapter 17?

9. Why does Winnie's cousin Amber send her a photograph in Chapter 19?

10. What did a newspaper account from the Seattle Times reveal about Josalyn's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allusions are figures of speech. How does the author use allusions? Why might allusions be difficult for readers to understand and connect to ideas?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters the author has created?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does the author use idioms in the book? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning?

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