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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. What time is Rose lying on her bed reading a magazine with dirty dishes on the floor and her nightstand?

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

3. How old does Rose think Duncan is?

4. What does Windy do while Rose makes something on pages 68-69?

5. What movie does Windy want to rent at Brewster's?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Rose think about milkweed the first time she saw it?

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

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

8. What is Awago Beach?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the section of the novel on pages 66-130, there seems to be some tension between Windy and Rose. Why is there tension between the two girls and how does this affect their friendship?

Essay Topic 2

Windy and Rose have been friends for a long time. How is their friendship tested during this summer and how do they keep their friendship intact?

Essay Topic 3

Rose grows and matures in the novel. What are some events and situation that help Rose come of age and how does each incident make her stronger?

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