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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 Katherine tell Michael for the first time in Chapter 9?

2. What kind of party does Sybil have in Chapter 1?

3. Who is Michael's dog?

4. What is one distinguishing physical characteristic of Erica's?

5. What does Jamie say she wishes Michael had in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Katherine feel when she goes with Michael to a party at Elizabeth's house?

2. What is Sybil Davison known for, and what does Katherine think of her?

3. In Chapter 7, how do Katherine's parents feel about letting her go away for the weekend with Michael?

4. In Part II, how does Michael talk to Katherine about the idea of having sex?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Katherine's father tell her before her trip with Michael?

6. How does Katherine feel when Michael kisses her for the first time?

7. In Chapter 9, what does Michael remember about Katherine that impresses her, and why?

8. In Part II, why does Katherine tell Michael she does not want to go further with their sexual activity when they are alone in the house with Jamie?

9. What were Katherine's previous relationships with boys like, before Michael?

10. What advice has Katherine heard other women give her mother about her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kinds of problems does Artie have with his parents, and what are Artie's biggest challenges as his high school graduation draws nearer? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of Katherine's parents' concerns about her burgeoning relationship with Michael? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Jamie's and Katherine's sibling relationship, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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