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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 color is Tessa's hair?

2. Robin says that he feels like a passenger on the Titanic and that Sophie is his_______.

3. What time does Tessa tell Robin to meet the group to celebrate her birthday?

4. What present does Robin give Tessa for her birthday?

5. What special museum does Robin suggest the birthday partiers go to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robin react the second time the attractive model Chelsea poses nude in his college art class?

2. Is Robin happy that Sophie and Rachel are friends again?

3. What does Robin do to try to apologize to Sophie for his actions?

4. How does Mr. Schultz react when he sees the homemade T-shirts that Robin and Sophie have made?

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

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

7. What does Robin notice about the two college women in the group when he goes out for dessert with everyone after class?

8. Why does Robin throw up on the ride home from the dorm?

9. What does Robin realize as he walks by stores on his date with Tessa?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Robin experiences what he believes to be his "first love" in Sophie. He is infatuated with her beauty and also drawn to her love for art and determination. Do you think that Robin is truly in love with Sophie? Or does he simply think he is in love because Sophie is the first girl he has ever dated? Explain why you believe Robin is truly in love, or not.

Essay Topic 3

Teenage sexuality is explored in the book. Robin's uncensored thoughts are seen by readers in the narrative. The sexual feelings of the other characters are less obvious but brought out in action. Discuss Robin's confusion about his sexual feelings and how that confusion makes him act. How is Tessa different from Sophie in regards to her sexual choices? Why is it significant that Robin does a health class project on STDs?

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