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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 31, what is Naomi picking at when Stella introduces herself?

2. What time do Stella and her parents get home in Chapter 21?

3. In Chapter 30, who invites Stella to a get-together at the resort?

4. What is the entry fee for the Mila Keene Charity Run?

5. In Chapter 29, what is Stella reading when Ellie goes to her room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Coach Gary give Stella in Chapter 18?

2. What is written on Stella's locker in Chapter 23, and who does Ellie think did the damage?

3. What does Stella remember about a barbecue the Johnsons invited everyone to when she was younger?

4. What does Naomi say about Mila at her funeral?

5. What is found when Stella, Ellie, Julia and Raven are searching the banks by the boat launch?

6. What does Stella do after she wins in Chapter 26?

7. In Chapter 30, why does Tamara think that Stella had nothing to do with Mila's death?

8. Where does Stella see Shawna Keene, and what conversation do they have in Chapter 14?

9. What is Stella reading and why in Chapter 29?

10. What plan does Tamara create for a search party for Mila?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in the novel? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? Why might research be required to understand allusions?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in the book are cross-country runners. What does running mean to various characters? What problems are created by the competition on the team? What is communicated about competitive sports and the pros and cons of these types of sports?

Essay Topic 3

Stella has a specific college dream. Why does Stella want to get a scholarship to Georgetown? What does the place represent and symbolize to her?

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