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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 the brother of one of Rose's friends die?

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

3. How much does it cost to rent a movie at Brewster's?

4. What color is Rose's hair?

5. In what country does the graphic novel take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Evan invite Rose to go down to the beach and look at the stars on page 103?

2. Why does Alice drop a dish on page 97?

3. When Rose and Windy first meet up and catch up, what have they each done so far this summer?

4. How does Rose explain the argument between her parents on page 106?

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

6. What do Auntie Jodie and Uncle Daniel bring when they visit Awago?

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

8. What does Windy's mother do for a living?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idiom "don't hold your breath" is used on page 169. What does breathing represent in that conversation and what does breathing represent throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

In the section of pages 130-201, Rose's aunt and uncle visit. Why do Rose's aunt and uncle come to visit and what happens that causes them to leave early?

Essay Topic 3

Duncan has been avoiding Jenny since she told him she is pregnant. How does Duncan feel about the pregnancy? Does he really think the baby isn't his or is he struggling with responsibility issues?

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