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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. The author of the notes wants Miranda to mention ________________ in a story.

2. What is notable about Quack?

3. What does Miranda's mother take from her job?

4. Who punched the person in #39?

5. What is the time period for WHEN YOU REACH ME?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of the things Miranda's mother would like to do with the money if she should win at the game show?

2. What is the premise of WHEN YOU REACH ME?

3. What does Miranda think she is named after?

4. Who is Sal and what is his role in Miranda's life?

5. Who is Marcus and what is his opinion on the book that Miranda always carries with her?

6. Who is Colin and what job does he get for himself, Miranda and Annemarie?

7. What has Miranda not noticed about Sal's behavior lately that might indicate that he wanted to withdraw from her for awhile?

8. Where do Miranda and her mother keep a spare key to the apartment?

9. What does Miranda's mother think is the only good thing about living in their apartment building?

10. Why is Miranda's mother so sad about her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Miranda and Julia. Both girls had and have influence over Annemarie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Miranda. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda?

Essay Topic 3

Rebecca Stead is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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