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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. Where does Floyd take Laurel to a bar on her birthday?

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

3. How many hours a day does Poppy study with her dad?

4. Where does Poppy want to buy a dress in Chapter 21?

5. How old was Noelle's sister when she died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whare are Laurel's thoughts as she cooks for Floyd in Chapter 18?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Poppy wear when she comes with Floyd for dinner, and what statement does Laurel think Poppy's attire makes?

3. What remains were found of Ellie after her backpack was found, and how did she die?

4. How does Floyd say that he met Noelle?

5. When did Noelle first meet Sara-Jade, and why did it take that long?

6. What is the dress like that Poppy helped Laurel pick out for the birthday party?

7. Why does Blue call Laurel in Chapter 24?

8. How long after Ellie disappeared, was there a burglary at Laurel's house and what was taken?

9. What did SJ see before Poppy was born?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Then She Was Gone and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 2

Laurel visits her mother often at the nursing home. What type of relationship do Laurel and her mother have? How does Ruby still support Laurel even though she has health issues?

Essay Topic 3

At first, Noelle is very involved in Ellie’s pregnancy. Then her care tapers off. Why does Noelle’s care for Ellie diminish? Why does she quit caring for her?

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