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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. Which of Dicey's sisters is quiet, gentle, and has a beautiful singing voice?

2. Dicey asks Jeff to go _____________ and he almost says no, but accepts and is glad that he did.

3. Jeff realizes he would really treasure the ________________ as a connection to the past.

4. Melody asks if they can put everything behind them and Jeff says that he ______________.

5. The lawyer tells Jeff that Gambo had decided that the ______________ descendant should inherit her estate.

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of business does Jeff set up over the summer with the help of the Tillermans?

2. What had Melody told Jeff she would have done if he was a girl instead of a boy?

3. Who are the two students that Jeff finds interesting at Chrisfeld school?

4. Why does Sammy think that if his sister turned out to be like their mom it wouldn't be a bad thing?

5. Who is waiting for Jeff when he returns from his visit with Melody?

6. What does Jeff do during the last free period of the day during his sophomore year of high school?

7. Why does Jeff begin to ride the roller coasters after returning home to his father's house?

8. What does Jeff realize about Dicey when Dicey's mother dies?

9. What does Jeff begin to realize the principal at his school and Melody did when he receives all As?

10. What does Jeff do for the Tillermans, though he has gone out of his way to avoid them after Melody's visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jeff is a character who is eager to please his parents, no matter what they might do to him.

Part 1: Why does Jeff feel he always needs to please his parents?

Part 2: Do you think Jeff should always try to make his parents happy? Why or why not?

Part 3: What is the importance of Jeff's efforts to please his parents?

Essay Topic 2

The Professor is a complicated character as well, with hidden emotions and an inability to talk about what he feels at times.

Part 1: Why do you think the Professor was given a name instead of being called 'Dad'?

Part 2: Why do you think it's difficult for the Professor to talk about his feelings?

Part 3: How do you think the Professor feels about Melody leaving him?

Essay Topic 3

No matter what happens with his mom, Jeff seems to still want a relationship with her. Even with unanswered letters, he continues to hold onto the picture of her he has in his head.

Part 1: Why do you think Jeff is so committed to being loyal to his mother?

Part 2: If you were Jeff, would you be so loyal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that Jeff should have given his mother another chance? Why or why not?

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