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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. When did Colie first meet Norman?

2. How much weight did Colie lose?

3. What kind of school does Norman want to go to?

4. Who is talking about Mira in the post office.

5. What is Mira looking for when Colie gets to her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Isabel say she is late for work, and how does Morgan respond to this?

2. What was the turning point in Colie's mother's life?

3. What happened to the inheritance when Colie's grandparents died?

4. Why does Morgan say people find Mira odd?

5. What analogy does Colie use to describe her growth?

6. What does Isabel say to Colie when they first meet?

7. How does Colie feel on her first day of work at the Last Chance?

8. What gift does Norman get for Colie, and why?

9. What is Norman holding when Colie runs into him before the storm, and why is this significant?

10. What happens to Colie while she is looking for Cat Norman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of changes did Colie go through before the beginning of this book, and how were they significant to the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of bullying did Colie endure in this book, and how did this treatment affect her?

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