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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 7, when does Noah think he will hear about Princeton?

2. Where did Ellie's best friend Bethany move?

3. Since what grade have Julia and Tamara been best friends?

4. Stella's freshman year, who made her fall at Longshot?

5. How old was Stella when her mother told her that everyone hates themselves a little?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bethany, and why does Ellie miss her?

2. Why did the media refer to Edgewater as Deadwater?

3. What is the history of Ellacoya?

4. Why is Noah dating Ellie secretly?

5. What does Mila compare the scene at Foxfire Point to?

6. What actually happens during Longshot?

7. What did Stella have to do to stay on the track team after an incident with Allison Tarley?

8. Who asks Stella to go for a run with her in Chapter 10, and why does Stella go?

9. How did Ellie's friendship with Bethany end?

10. Why does Stella get upset with Mila in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ellie believes that the world breaks little girls. Why does Ellie think the world breaks little girls? Why does she believe world encourages boys but tries to stomp out girls’ will, joy, and curiosity?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about events that happened before the story begins or reveal information about events. How does the author use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about the past?

Essay Topic 3

Characters often comment that they are using mantras. How do characters use mantras? Why do they use mantras?

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