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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 vehicle do Janie and Reeve get stopped behind in chapter 11?

2. Which character acts as a mediator between the Johnsons and Janie?

3. In which chapter does the theme of fantasy versus reality climax?

4. Janie's struggle between ________________ and adulthood is a theme throughout the novel.

5. Which of the following literary devices is not used within the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how and why Janie travels to New Jersey.

2. Why do Janie and Reeve decide against staying in the motel together/

3. How do the Johnsons react to the news of the Springs? Explain.

4. Janie sees three boys outside of the Spring home. What are her thoughts on them, and what other memories do they spark in Janie's mind?

5. What does Janie use her notebook for?

6. What suggests that Janie wants to, and plans on, spending the night with Reeve in the future?

7. Describe the argument between Janie and Reeve in chapter 16.

8. What is Janie's realization about her relationship with Reeve toward the end of the novel? Explain.

9. Does Janie believe that the Johnson's kidnap her, even after hearing the truth about the past? Explain.

10. Why do the Johnson's take Janie out for pizza? What are they attempting to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the theme of adolescence versus adulthood is illustrated. Explain how Sarah-Charlotte is a representation of adolescence.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, there is a great contrast between Reeve's family and Janie's family. Explain the contrast in both families, and state the irony present within the context of the novel, as related to the two families. Use in text citations to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Purity and innocence are seen as motifs throughout the early chapters of the novel. Explain how these things are illustrated through the text and be sure to use in text citations to support your claims.

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