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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. At which school is the protest to which Hana invites Shayla?

2. After which period does Tyler ask Shayla about their romantic prospects?

3. With which of the following does Chapter 44: "The Breaks" begin?

4. With which of the following does Chapter 56: "Lonely Island" begin?

5. With which of the following does Chapter 69: "Hard Laughter" begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comment prompts Shayla to violence?

2. What reasons does Julia give for demurring from wearing a black armband when Shayla offers her one?

3. What commendation does Hana offer Shayla as she assists in her school protest?

4. Why does Shayla express disbelief at the trial verdict?

5. How is Coach West dressed when she greets Shayla at the mall?

6. How does the novel define “dog-piling” (248)?

7. What demand does Principal Trask make of Shayla that she refuses?

8. How does Shayla’s track team commemorate its victory?

9. How does Shayla explain leading Tyler on to Isabella?

10. What is Shayla’s mother’s rule about dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the text, some characters receive full names—that is, given name and surname or family name—or have them heavily implied. Others do not. How does the naming align to the relative importance of the characters concerned, and what in the text indicates as much?

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the significance of the protagonist’s family name.

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the significance of Principal Trask’s name.

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