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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 tells Katherine to be careful with her boyfriend before she goes away with him?

2. What do Erica and Artie bond over?

3. What does Michael do when they get to their destination in Chapter 8?

4. Why is Erica frustrated with Artie?

5. Who is Michael's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Katherine feel about the idea of having sex with Michael in Chapter 6?

2. What advice does Grandma give Katherine about Michael in Part I?

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

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

5. Why are Katherine and Erica a good pair for friends?

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

7. What is Katherine's relationship with her sister Jamie like?

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

9. What does Katherine think of Michael Wagner the first time she meets him?

10. What does Katherine think of her grandparents?

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

How does Katherine's and Michael's trip to Vermont change their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

When and how do both Katherine and Michael become more committed to each other in their relationship, and what sudden changes does Katherine want to make to her college plans because of their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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