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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. How did Rose feel about swimming the first time they went to Awago?

2. How many DVDs does Windy say are available at Brewster's?

3. How does Rose's father say that seeing her "official" birthplace makes him feel?

4. Who does Evan say to wave to as they drive into Awago?

5. Where does Rose's father say is her official birthplace?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Rose used to do with her father when she was little?

2. When and why did Rose have a class on where babies come from?

3. What do the Wallaces have for dessert on page 93?

4. What do Windy and Rose do as the watch their first scary movie together?

5. What game do the girls start to play on page 75, and how is it played?

6. Why does Duncan call Windy Hip Hop?

7. How did Rose learn to open her eyes under water when she swam, and how did she feel about her new found skill?

8. What stores are open in Awago Beach?

9. What are the Wallaces listening to during dinner on page 92, and what does Rose's father do while they listen?

10. Who is Windy and how long has Rose known her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rose and her mom have their worst fight ever on pages 226-230. Why do they fight and what happens as a result of the argument?

Essay Topic 2

Rose's family is struggling throughout the novel. How do the struggles affect Rose and how does she deal with the struggles?

Essay Topic 3

The setting of the novel is revealed through words and illustrations. Which provides a better picture of the setting--the words or the illustrations? Why are both necessary to help readers imagine the setting?

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