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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 this derogatory phrase originate?

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

3. How does Robin say that the other students act when they see him and Sophie together?

4. What medium does Robin use to draw his first sketch in the college art class?

5. What artist painted the favorite piece that Sophie and Robin love?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think that Robin uses humor with Sophie to deflect the tension after he is hit by a snowball?

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

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

4. Why does Robin say that he never asks Sophie to do anything physical, beyond just kissing?

5. What is Robin's reaction when he hears that Sophie is taking a bath when he calls?

6. Why does Robin say "I love having an artist for a girlfriend?"

7. Why does Sophie find so much pleasure in playing the "Wack-A-Mole" game at the arcade?

8. Why are Rachel and Grace so against Sophie dating Robin?

9. Explain why Robin sneaks past his parents when he gets home from school in order to avoid them.

10. How do Robin and Sophie begin dating?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tessa's birthday party is a turning point for Robin in the story. Describe the events of the day. What happens when Robin accidentally gets drunk off Jello shots? What secret does Tessa tell Robin in her dorm room? How does Robin change in the course of that day?

Essay Topic 2

Robin is a pessimist in regards to his relationship with Sophie. He lives in constant fear of her dumping him, even though she makes the choice to stay with him on several occasions. Explain why Robin has this attitude. Does his relationship with Sophie change his attitude about himself? What other events in the book help enhance his confidence?

Essay Topic 3

Robin draws live nude models for the first time in his college art class. Describe his initial reaction to the nude model assignments. How does Robin mature as he continues forward, drawing the nude models? Do you think that Robin's initial reaction is typical of fourteen year old young men? Should he have been allowed to take the class, considering the subject matter? Why or why not?

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