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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. Why is David in jeopardy of losing his vacation trip with his friends?

2. What is Mclean's middle name?

3. Why are Dave's parents upset with him?

4. Opal agrees to put together a model of the town in exchange for what?

5. Who is fighting any changes at the restaurant where Mr. Sweet is consulting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the theme of relationships begins to evolve in Chapter 4.

2. How is Mclean's resistance to playing basketball again and getting to know David symbolic of Mclean's inner turmoil about her life in general?

3. Explain the nature of Mclean's relationship with her father.

4. What do the cupboards at Mclean's house reveal to David about her life and what does she tell him about her transient lifestyle?

5. Riley points out something to Mclean about making friends when she helps Mclean after she injures herself at her locker? What does Riley tell her that surprises Mclean?

6. What perspective does David give to Mclean when she is upset with her mother and having to go to the basketball game?

7. What is revealed about Mclean's transient lifestyle as she views comments on her social networking page?

8. What changes does Mclean see in her mother when she spots her at the big game?

9. What point of view is the book written in and what does that reveal about Mclean, the main character?

10. What is the premise of WHAT HAPPENED TO GOODBYE?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in WHAT HAPPENED TO GOODBYE. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Sarah Dessen is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mclean's mother. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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