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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. What is the name of the principal?

2. Ben is ____ minutes late for chemistry class.

3. Where does Ben often spy on Camelia?

4. Kimmie refers to Camelia as a _____.

5. Ben confesses to _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Ben go to meet with Camelia?

2. How does Ben plan to start over with Camelia?

3. Discuss the scene in which Camelia approaches Ben for the first time.

4. Discuss the beginning of school and Camelia's frame of mind.

5. What incident happens at Ben's locker? What is done about it? What is Kimmie's opinion?

6. Discuss the meeting between Camelia and Matt.

7. What is Camelia's part time job? What interaction takes place between Camelia and her boss?

8. Why does Kimmie's brother go along on the date with Kimmie?

9. Discuss the mystery phone call and gift left for Camelia.

10. What does Camelia ask of Wes? What is Wes' response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ben is faced with a lot of skepticism, gossip, and ill treatment. Throughout it all, Ben manages to stay true to herself as much as possible. Discuss this topic in depth. Include it in a 1000 word essay about remaining true to oneself.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Camelia and Ben. What is the common ground for friendship? How does their relationship evolve? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? How does Ben support Camelia during the difficult times? Why about Ben makes Camelia trust him so much? How might you feel in Camelia's place?

Essay Topic 3

Popularity is a big issue for Ben. Ben never seems to fit in no matter where she goes. Ben always feels different. Discuss Ben's lack of popularity. Compare it to Camelia's outstanding popularity and the reasons for each.

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