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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. Which one of the gaggle was having a New Year's party?

2. What restaurant does Nancy say they will stop at?

3. Nancy compares the hospital nurses to _____________.

4. At the beginning of September in Phoenix, how much sleep does Nancy say she has gotten over two days?

5. Where do Nancy and her dad go on New Year's Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Nancy not written in her diary in three weeks?

2. Why is Nancy "living in Heaven" at the beginning of February?

3. What is Nancy's job at Liz's office?

4. What does Nancy think the difference between having sex with Collin and having sex with Lew will be?

5. What is Doodle Day at Nancy's school?

6. Why does Nancy call Thanksgiving a "blessed Thanksgiving" in November?

7. What is the problem Nancy runs into with her medicine in March?

8. What happens between Dorie and Fred at the end of February?

9. Why does Nancy go to Liz's office at the beginning of June?

10. Why are holidays sadder than regular days for Nancy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In It Happened to Nancy, Nancy's parents are divorced, and she lives with her mom while her dad lives in Phoenix. Write a response focusing on the role and importance of Nancy's parents to the story. Why are they important to the story's events? What role do they play? What type of relationships do they have with Nancy? What type of relationship do they have with each other? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

While some identifying details are removed from the book to protect Nancy and her family, the time that the book takes place is important. As Nancy is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, the knowledge of the disease and treatment options available are more limited than they would be if the story had taken place currently. Write a response explaining how the time period in which the book takes place influences the events of the story. What would be different had the book taken place in current times? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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