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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 long does Sylvia stay?

2. Why doesn't Gretchen want the club to meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays?

3. What did Mr. Simon do in temple as a kid?

4. What nickname do students have for Freddy Barnett?

5. On her first class assignment, what color does Margaret say she likes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Barbara Simon think of Margaret not wearing socks to school?

2. Why isn't Margaret afraid to answer the door?

3. Describe Freddy "The Lobster" Barnett.

4. Why is Margaret embarrassed at Janie's church?

5. Why does Nancy think Janice is a prude?

6. Describe Nancy's relationship with her brother.

7. Describe Margaret's new teacher.

8. Why is Margaret scared?

9. How might Mr. Benedict have known how to grade the tests without names on them?

10. What does Margaret suspect is the reason for her family's move?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Margaret's friendships change in the novel? What events influence her to question the behavior of her peers? How does she learn to be herself?

Essay Topic 2

How has Margaret changed at the end of the novel? What significant events lead to her change?

Essay Topic 3

How does Margaret show maturity as she explores her spirituality? In what ways does Margaret still need to grow?

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