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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. About how far away does Peter's dad live?

2. What is Ravi studying in college?

3. Who is Lara Jean's guidance counselor at school?

4. What actress does Margot mention as playing Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton in Chapter 11?

5. What is Trina's sister's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lara Jean repetitiously bake chocolate chip cookies in the novel?

2. Who is Margot and where does she live? Why does she live there?

3. What are Lara Jean's circumstances in the beginning of the novel?

4. Who is Trina and how is her character described?

5. What causes the conflict between Margot and her father in Chapter 11? How is the conflict resolved?

6. What are Chris's plans after high school? How is this reflective of her personality?

7. How would you describe Lara Jean's relationship with Kitty?

8. Who was Peter's first kiss? Why is this surprising to Lara Jean?

9. To how many schools did Lara Jean apply? Where does she most want to go?

10. How does Lara Jean envision her father's wedding? How does her vision differ from his and Trina's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the traditions that are celebrated at Lara Jean's school as graduation nears and passes. What special events take place for the graduating seniors? How does Lara Jean participate? What significance do these events have for Lara Jean?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of baking in Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Why does Lara Jean bake consistently throughout the novel? What does she bake? What does Lara Jean's baking symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of setting in Always and Forever, Lara Jean. Where is the main narrative set? In what time period is the story set? What different settings are presented and how do they relate to the main setting?

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