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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 had Mclean's mother given to her when she moved out?
2. Which of the girls spends time at Dave's house?
3. Mclean feels that ________________ ruined basketball for her.
4. Who is Opal?
5. Riley tells Mclean that Dave is interested in whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do the cupboards at Mclean's house reveal to David about her life and what does she tell him about her transient lifestyle?
2. In what way does Mclean feel that she is taking her mother's place regarding her father?
3. 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?
4. What does David tell Mclean about his parents and why they are upset with him?
5. Explain the nature of Mclean's relationship with her father.
6. What happened that made Mclean feel as if she no longer fit into her mother's world?
7. What is Mclean's relationship with her parents? What does Mclean blame for her parents' divorce?
8. What does David finally realize about why Mclean is not excited to be at the big game?
9. What examples do David and Mclean share with each other when discussing actions and consequences?
10. Explain how the theme of relationships begins to evolve in Chapter 4.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Emotional insecurity takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of emotional insecurity in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Describe Mclean's relationship with her mother. How does she feel about her even though she has made her life difficult at times? Is the relationship especially difficult because of Mclean's mother's infidelity and the subsequent divorce? How does Mclean's kindness and forgiveness help define their important bond?
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