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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 is Robin unhappy that Rachel and Sophie are friends again?

2. What do the students start eating when they get back to Tessa's apartment?

3. Why does Robin tell Sophie that he ended things with Tessa?

4. In addition to the T-shirts, what else do Robin and Sophie wear to show that they support each other?

5. What time does Robin wake up the day after 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 Rachel approach Sophie and Robin's lunch table on the day that they wear their new T-shirts?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Sophie's reaction when she sees Robin and Tessa kissing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robin and Sophie deal with a lot of adversity in regards to their relationship. The other students verbally attack them and physically taunt them because of their choice to be together. Though it is miserable in some ways, in other ways, the adversity strengthens the bond between Sophie and Robin. Write about the specific ways that Sophie and Robin grow closer because of the adversity. Give examples to support your claims. When other students begin to accept the relationship, what happens to the bond between the young couple?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Robin and Sophie is impacted by the way that other people react to it. Though Robin and Sophie try to ignore the negativity, it weighs heavily on their happiness. This is not the only example of how the opinions of others influence the actions and attitude of other people. Give three examples of other characters who act a certain way because they feel like they should, based on other people's opinions. Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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