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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 tree-hugging boy?

2. Ben pictures Camelia at a ____.

3. The mystery man warns himself not to become _____.

4. What word is used to describe the date with Ben?

5. Who goes with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the journalist's confession?

2. Discuss the picnic planned by Ben.

3. Discuss the mystery writer's next entry.

4. What incident takes place in science class?

5. Discuss the discovery of the photograph.

6. Discuss the interchange between Ben and Camelia at Camelia's house.

7. What is Ben's story regarding his old girlfriend?

8. Discuss the second chapter and the unknown writer.

9. What is Ben's unusual gift?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Freetown High School to your school.

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

Pottery is a big part of Camelia's life. Camelia loves her job at Knead and the chance to work with various types of clay and sculpture. Discuss sculpture as it is represented in the story. Which is Camelia's favorite? Discuss Spencer's influence, work, and skills and how they help to mold Camelia's work.

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