View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Collin do to Nancy at the end of the night at her house?

2. What was Nancy's first kitten's name?

3. What do people call Red?

4. Whom does Nancy play "Who's Going Where" with at her birthday party?

5. How old is Margie?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Nancy first goes to the doctor in July, what does he tell her to do to stop feeling tired all the time?

2. Why does Lew tell Nancy they cannot see each other for three weeks?

3. Why does Nancy stop playing in the band?

4. Why do Nancy and Lew exchange the locket and ring?

5. Why does Nancy feel guilty at the end of May?

6. What does the doctor tell Nancy when she visits the hospital in August?

7. When does Lew kiss Nancy for the first time?

8. What happens when Nancy goes to the water slides in July?

9. What do Nancy and her mom do at the beach?

10. What happens the night Collin comes to make dinner at Nancy's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of denial is an important aspect in It Happened to Nancy. Write a response focusing on the theme of denial as presented in the story. What characters are in denial? Why are they in denial? How do the characters overcome their denial and deal with the situation at hand? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

An underlying theme throughout the story is the idea of death and finality. When Nancy is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, she is aware she will die of the disease. As she struggles with the idea that she will die young, other characters in the story must also cope with the finality of death. Write a response focusing on the idea of death and finality as presented in the story. How do the characters cope with this idea? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

Another "character" in the story is Nancy's Self, which she addresses through her diary. While not a physical being, the Self plays an important role in the story. Write a response exploring the role of Nancy's Self in the story. How does Nancy treat her Self? What does the Self do for Nancy? Use specific references to the text in the response.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 879 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample