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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 are two children injured on the outing in #128?
2. Of what does Beth accuse Patty Bancroft?
3. To what type of camp does Bobby go with the other boys?
4. What slip does Beth make while talking to Cindy?
5. After the incident at school, Robert thinks that his father could be ______________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Beth miss the most from her old life as Frannie?
2. Why does Beth not panic when she learns that Robert has called his father after the bullying incident?
3. What does Beth reveal to Cindy regarding another relationship with a man when they are at the beauty salon?
4. What does Beth wonder about the real reason she has left Bobby?
5. What are the personal motivations that cause both Cindy and Beth to make the life decisons that they have?
6. What is the tipping point that causes Frannie to make the decision to leave Bobby?
7. What does Beth reveal to Cindy about why she finally decided to leave Bobby?
8. What does Beth do on Christmas night instead of calling Grace like she wants to do?
9. What does Beth learn about not being a victim from Mrs. Levitt's story?
10. What prevents Beth from becoming too intimate with Mike?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the role of the family in BLACK AND BLUE. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the concept of family evolve in Beth and Robert's situation as they find other people who fill the typical family roles?
Essay Topic 2
Create a character study of Bobby. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Bobby?
Essay Topic 3
What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.
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