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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 does Stuart teach at the university?

2. What does Rogerson say to Lauren is the reason that Caitlin is going out with him?

3. Which of the following activities does Cass NOT participate in during high school?

4. Who suggests that Margaret O'Koren name her first born Cassandra?

5. What is the name of Cass' first real boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Caitlin and Boo discuss about Cass and her disappearance?

2. Describe what happens when Rogerson hits Caitlin for the first time.

3. What do Caitlin and Rogerson do at Corrina and Dave's house?

4. How is Jack O'Koren described in the opening pages of Chapter Two?

5. What does Caitlin discover about Rogerson and his performance in school?

6. How does Cass' family react to seeing her on The Lamont Whipper Show?

7. What has happened to Caitlin's cheer leading since she met Rogerson?

8. What does Corrina reveal to Caitlin about her family after they see her mother at the store?

9. Why is Rina so upset when Caitlin sees her driving?

10. Why is Margaret O'Koren taking Cass' running away the hardest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Caitlin and her parents. In your essay, provide text excerpts to support your description of both Caitlin and her parents individually, and their treatment of each other. Explain the role that Cass has in that relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that defines Cass' role in Caitlin's story. What impact does Cass have on her family? How might the story change if Cass were never to leave home? Use supporting text for your thoughts, and describe how Cass affects Caitlin's self-image.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways does Caitlin struggle with her own self-identify? Explain how Rogerson, Cass, and her parents affect her self-image. Use text from throughout the book to support your response, and include specific examples detailing how Caitlin felt about herself before and after her relationship with Rogerson.

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