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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 instrument does Millie play for the talent portion auditions?

2. What does Bo's dad do for a living?

3. What did Lacey Sanders's older sister do for the talent show a few years ago?

4. Who drives to Dolly Parton night in Chapter 38?

5. How many times has Willowdean had a serious hangover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the dress look like that Rosie finds at a thrift shop for Willowdean, and how can it be made to work for her?

2. What do Mitch and Willowdean do in Chapter 33 after watching a movie?

3. How does Willowdean ask Mitch to go to the Sadie Hawkins dance with her?

4. What conversation do Rosie and Willowdean have when Rosie learns that Willowdean is entering the pageant?

5. What photo are people passing around in Chapter 27?

6. How did Bo get and lose his scholarship to Holy Cross?

7. What does Bo's mom look like in her wedding photograph, and what does Lorraine say about her?

8. What conversation does Rosie have with Bo in Chapter 43?

9. What is Millie's house like?

10. In Chapter 28, why does Willowdean not tell her mother that she is entering the pageant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Willowdean finds a blank pageant form in Lucy’s room. Why is it significant that Willowdean finds a blank pageant form in Lucy’s room? How is finding the form an inciting event?

Essay Topic 2

Willowdean decides to enter the pageant. Why does Willowdean decide to enter the pageant? How does she inspire others by her decision?

Essay Topic 3

Willowdean tells the story of a pivotal year for her. Why is Willowdean’s story a search for her identity? How do the events in the book help Willowdean mature and grow in the novel? How does learning who she is help her grow and change?

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