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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 hospital did Olympia visit?

2. What does Harry agree to do for Olympia the day of the ball?

3. Why does Jeff have to change his hair color for the ball?

4. Who makes a stole for Veronica?

5. What type of dress does Felicia wear to the event?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Veronica and Virginia different?

2. Why does the family celebrate Christmas and Chanukah?

3. What makes Olympia upset when she sees Veronica come out of the shower?

4. Why does Harry feel bad for not helping Olympia?

5. Why is Harry unable to be helpful at home?

6. Why is Olympia angry at Harry's choice not to go to the ball?

7. Why is Olympia still worried about Charlie in Chapter 8?

8. What causes Virginia to think she fails her exams?

9. What happens to Frieda that adds to Olympia's stress?

10. Why does Harry agree to drop his mother, Frieda, off at the ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Veronica and Virginia, although sisters, are very different girls. Provide three similarities and differences in the characters, and determine which one you would rather be like, and explain why.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is also used in this book in many instances. Cite 3 examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to indicate events to come. Why would the author choose to foreshadow?

Essay Topic 3

Olympia values family above anything. How does she show her love of her family throughout the book, even when times are rough or she is frustrated with her family?

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