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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 does Honk take the treat away from Robin?

2. Why do Robin's parents arrive home early from their daycare center?

3. What does Robin try to do to get his mind off of Sophie?

4. Why does Robin break things off with Tessa?

5. What is Robin forced to admit to the others at Tessa's birthday party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Robin decide not to call any of his college friends to talk about his problems with Sophie?

2. Why does Sophie take her shirt off at Robin's house after they have made up?

3. Why is Robin so upset when Sophie decides to go to Bermuda with Rachel for the weekend?

4. What happens when Robin and Tessa go to her bedroom alone?

5. Why does Sophie feel uncomfortable when Robin finally puts his hands up her shirt?

6. What big event does Robin get invited to by Tessa?

7. How do the other college students react when they find out that Robin is in high school?

8. What starts to happen to the other students when Robin and Sophie boldly stand up for their relationship by wearing the T-shirts and being openly affectionate?

9. In what way do Robin and Sophie finally communicate their feelings towards each other after Robin has tried unsuccessfully to ignore Sophie?

10. What is the first thing the group of college students does in honor of Tessa's birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick out a passage from the book and describe how poetry enhances the reading of that passage. What word choices are significant in the theme of the passage? Figure out the meter of the poem and explain how it makes sense for the subject that is being discussed.

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

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?"

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