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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 does Robin leave in each one of Sophie's classes on Valentine's Day?

2. What computer program do Robin and Sophie use to see how long it will take his parents to get back from Vermont the next day?

3. What does Robin borrow from Mr. Schultz to leave a message for Sophie?

4. Where is the first stop for the group for Tessa's birthday celebration?

5. What kind of secret move do Robin and Sophie make up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Robin react when he spots his two college friends at the art museum?

10. Why does Robin steal his dad's Boston Red Sox baseball cap and put it in a Ziploc bag?

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

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

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?

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