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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. Who does not believe in retribution?
2. What school does Brent attend?
3. Whose hairstyle does Brent imitate?
4. What follows the boat on which the man boards?
5. With which Hollywood star does Stephanie compare herself?
Short Essay Questions
1. When the two girls reach the point, a whirligig with a woman's head on top is mounted on a pole at the edge of a cliff. What is the significance of the whirligig's location? How does this relate to the two girls?
2. Summarize the sequence of events in Chapter 4.
3. What is guided imagery? Why does Alexandra believe in it? What happens on the adventure that turns Steph into a believer?
4. What bird disappoints Flaco? Why?
5. What has happened at the party that makes Brent feel as though he is a leper as he drives away? Would it be accurate to say that this was Brent's self image before the party? Why or why not?
6. The two girls are headed out to the point near Pam McQuillen's. Alexandra is taking Steph there because she thinks that it is way past the time for Steph to have a boyfriend. 1) Give five reasons why Alexandra insists that Steph goes along with her plan. 2) Why is Steph not thrilled about this adventure?
7. How does Steph honor the whirligig? How does she honor Alexandra? Why would honoring the whirligig and her best friend be important to Steph?
8. How is the wooden marching band whirligig a contradiction in terms of Flaco's life? Does he see it as such? Use details to support.
9. What are Lea's mother's memories of learning about her daughter's death? What does she think of doing after hearing the news? What makes her change her mind?
10. When Brent and Jonathan arrive at the party, what becomes apparent to Brent when he sees other guests? Why does this observation make him angry at Jonathan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of the book, Brent's self-worth is based on material things.
1) Provide details about Brent's behavior that support the above statement.
2) Discuss aspects of Brent's family life which could have precipitated his false value system.
Essay Topic 2
After hearing Brent's story, the artist tells Brent that everyone makes mistakes, and he is forgiven. Discuss why this is an important moment in Brent's life. How will this moment affect Brent's dealings with other people?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the tangible and intangible gifts Emil shares with Brent. How do the two kinds of gifts interact?
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