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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. When did Robin begin dating his new girlfriend?

2. What is the first assignment that Robin has in the college art class?

3. Where do Sophie and Robin spend their three-week anniversary?

4. What is Sophie's image before dating Robin?

5. What insult does Robin hear Dylan say to Grace when she trips in the hallway?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Robin uncomfortable when he has to draw a naked male model for his art class?

2. Why does Sophie say that she likes being an "outlaw?"

3. Why does Robin say that he feels like he has "won the lottery?"

4. Why does Robin have such a strong reaction when he hears elementary kids using the phrase "Don't be such a Murphy?"

5. Why is it significant that Robin can identify the lyrics to the Doors song that Tessa quotes on the first day of class?

6. Why does Robin decide to grow a beard?

7. Explain why Robin is a "hopeless romantic."

8. Why is Robin nervous before his first college art class?

9. Based on his actions, what do you think the art teacher Mr. Schultz feels about the relationship between Robin and Sophie?

10. What does Robin do when he sees Sophie walking towards the goal post on the day that he hears his classmates use the phrase "Don't be such a Stein?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters like Zak and Dylan antagonize Robin and Sophie the most for their relationship and could be considered "bullies." Give three examples of how these boys taunt Sophie and Robin. How does the attitude of the other students change towards Zak and Dylan as the book progresses? Why does no one laugh at Zak when he makes a comment about Mr. Schultz's shirt in art class? Are Zak and Dylan jealous, threatened or just mean? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Schultz is a character that seems to understand Robin and the relationship between Robin and Sophie. Give five examples of how Mr. Schultz shows his support and interest in Robin throughout the book. Why do you think Mr. Schultz assigns projects like drawing "feelings" and "moods?"

Essay Topic 3

Art plays a pivotal role in relationship of Robin and Sophie. Discuss the ways that the teenagers use art to express their feelings. How does art help or hurt their relationship? Do you think that Sophie and Robin would be together if they did not share a love of art?

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