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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. Where is the party Marin and Mabel go to in Chapter Six?

2. Where did Marin and Gramps used to buy a Christmas tree from?

3. What language other than English does Mabel speak?

4. What do Marin and Mabel eat for dinner the first night of Mabel's visit?

5. What does Gramps often make for Marin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mabel most frustrated and angry with Marin about?

2. Why does Gramps get so angry at Sister Josephine in Part I?

3. What does Courtney say about Marin's living arrangement that makes Marin feel bad in Chapter Seven?

4. Why are things so awkward between Marin and Mabel in Chapter One when Mabel comes to visit?

5. What does Mabel say her parents want Marin to do?

6. What arrangement did Marin and Gramps have about the physical space in their house?

7. Why is Marin reluctant to go into the elevator while alone in her dorm?

8. Why is it so awkward that Mabel tells Marin they can be like sisters in Chapter Six?

9. What does Gramps most enjoy doing with his friends?

10. In Chapter Seven, why does Marin also change her dress when Mabel does?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Marin think she wants to change her major to Natural Sciences, and why is Mabel so alarmed to hear this? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Marin feels betrayed by Gramps, but she also resents some other characters in the novel who might have suspected Gramps was struggling with his mental health and who did not tell her or try to help him more. Write an essay explaining the scope and specifics of Marin's feelings of betrayal, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Mabel want so badly for Marin to meet someone that she likes and that she would like to date? How does Marin react to this sentiment? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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