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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. How often do Nana and Papa give a dinner party?

2. Hattie shows Nana ___________________ that Adam made.

3. What grade will Hattie be entering next year?

4. Why does Nana order Adam to leave the dining room?

5. Why do Hattie and Mom go to Nana's house in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plans does Hattie make for the night of her Nana and Papa's dinner party?

2. How does Hattie include Adam in the plans for the evening of Nana and Papa's dinner party?

3. What does Hattie explain about the ways friends can come into your life?

4. Who are the Strowskys, and how does Hattie meet them?

5. Why are Hattie and Angel frightened by Adam's demeanor one day when he sees Angel getting out of her boyfriend's car?

6. What is Hattie's reaction when she learns that Adam committed suicide?

7. Who is Leila and how does Hattie meet her?

8. What does Hattie learn about her family that shows that they don't really talk to each other?

9. How does Adam disrupt lunch by abusing the buzzer and creating a scene?

10. What does Hattie think about the sideshow acts when she has actually seen them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book, and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Ann M. Martin is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mom. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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