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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. Who has Reeve confided in regarding Janie's situation?

2. In Janie's case, youthful innocence is directly proportional to what?

3. How many boys does Janie see outside of the home in chapter 11?

4. Which road do the Johnson's live on?

5. In which chapter does Janie actually call the number on the milk carton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Reeve's explanation of Janie's kidnapping?

2. Why does Janie begin shredding the milk carton in chapter 16?

3. Explain the contrast present between Janie's relationship with Reeve and Janie's relationship with her family.

4. What does Janie use her notebook for?

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

6. Why is Janie relieved that the Johnsons are screaming at her?

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

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

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

10. What happens when Reeve and Janie come home to in chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter one, Janie wants to change her name to Jayne Johnstone. What does this suggest about Janie's feelings toward herself? What type of solutions does changing her name present?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Janie is in a constant struggle between the joys of adolescence and the responsibility of adulthood. Describe how the theme of adolescence versus adulthood works within the novel. Use in text citation to support your point.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think the author of the novel leaves the book open-ended? Do you expect a sequel? Why or why not?

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