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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 Gus pleased about the inclement weather?

2. Where is Gus being transferred for his job?

3. Why does Mclean's mother call her in Chapter 9?

4. Where will Mclean be going instead of going to Hawaii?

5. Where is Mclean packing to go at the beginning of Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Mclean go after she leaves the beach house and who does she call to comfort her?

2. What is it about the model that makes it seem so orderly according to Mclean?

3. How are Mcean's relationships with her parents and David making her feel more content now?

4. What is different about this new place for Mclean and her father that typically doesn't happen?

5. How had Mclean misunderstood what her mother said to her friend at the beach house that had made Mclean so upset?

6. Why do Mclean and Deb especially enjoy going to Riley's house for dinner?

7. What has happened to David as a result of Mclean's calling him to come to the Poseidon the night she was so upset?

8. What does Mclean learn about why her mother has met with an attorney?

9. What options does Mclean have regarding her father's move to Hawaii?

10. What are Mclean's evolving thoughts about what home really is as she and her parents talk about the future?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of the search for love. Identify at least two instances about the search for love in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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