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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. When did Naomi and Mila become best friends?

2. Who comes to talk to Stella before regionals in Chapter 24?

3. When does Parker say that the last time Shawna Keene heard from Mila in Chapter 15?

4. What country is Naomi in Model UN?

5. In Chapter 31, what is Naomi picking at when Stella introduces herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 25, how does Ellie feel when Stella wins?

2. What is the course like at Tremont High?

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

4. In Chapter 29, what emails does Ellie get?

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

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

7. What happened with Allison Traley?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stella resents having Mila move to Edgewater. Why does Stella resent having Mila move to Edgewater? How does her attitude toward Mila change? What connection develops between them?

Essay Topic 2

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does the author use idioms in They'll Never Catch Us? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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