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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 color hair did Noelle Donnelly have?

2. How many brothers did Noelle have?

3. In Chapter 24, what time does Floyd call Laurel?

4. What did Ellie tell Theo she wanted to do over the summer?

5. What street did Noelle like to pass in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the circumstances of Floyd's birth and why does Floyd not know when his birthday is?

2. Why did Ellie tell her mother she did not want a tutor anymore?

3. How does Floyd say that he met Noelle?

4. How does Poppy compare herself and SJ when Laura asks if they are close?

5. Why does Blue call Laurel in Chapter 24?

6. Why did Ellie go with Noelle to her house?

7. What did SJ see before Poppy was born?

8. How does Laurel's mother seem when she visit in Chapter 21, and why?

9. How does Noelle describe her family?

10. How does Laurel meet Floyd Dunn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does the Jewell use juxtaposition to show the differences between Poppy and SJ? How does juxtaposition reveal their differences? How does juxtaposition help readers better understand the girls and their personalities?

Essay Topic 2

Noelle blames everyone but herself for Ellie’s kidnapping. Who does Noelle blame for Ellie’s kidnapping? Why does she not blame herself?

Essay Topic 3

Noelle struggles to parent Poppy. How does Noelle struggle to parent Poppy? Why does Floyd believe Poppy would be better off with him?

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