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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. Why didn't Bryce want to do what his father asks?

2. What does Juli's father ask her one day that upsets her?

3. How old is Bryce Loski when he moves into a new neighborhood?

4. Of whom does Juli remind Chet?

5. Why does Bryce feel like a jerk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bothers Bryce one day when he goes to the Baker's to get his sister?

2. What does Juli tell the principal and what does the principal advise Juli?

3. About what do Grandpa and Bryce talk concerning Juli?

4. How does Bryce's father help him and his older sister hinder him in his hiding efforts?

5. How does Juli again rescue Bryce in the sixth grade?

6. What does Juli think is neighborly to do and why does she want to help Bryce?

7. Describe the conversation Juli and her father have about Bryce.

8. What happens the day Bryce starts second grade?

9. How does Bryce learn about the condition of Juli's backyard?

10. When and why does Juli get involved raising chickens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flipped belongs to the teen novel genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the teen novel genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a teen novel and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Flipped.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Flipped. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Flipped. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Flipped and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Flipped is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

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