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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. In Chapter Eleven, what does Abby remember that women wore in past centuries that changed their bodies?

2. In Chapter Four, where does Juliet think they have to go for their next clue?

3. What show was Juliet's big break?

4. In Chapter Ten, where does Carl go when he splits from Jeff?

5. Who used to be Cassie's best friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cassie tell the Lost and Found producers that her mother does not know about?

2. What do the other contestants seem to think of Abby and Justin?

3. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Ken give to Justin that thrills and upsets him?

4. In Chapter Fourteen, what does Justin do with Ken?

5. What do the contestants think of Lost and Found's host, Barbara Fox?

6. In Chapter Twelve, what surprises Laura about the way the hospital staff treat her and Cassie after Cassie has the baby?

7. What problems does Juliet recount in Chapter Nine from her childhood?

8. Why was Cassie going out with Dan in the first place?

9. What does Laura hope will happen between her and Cassie as a result of being on the show?

10. When does Laura realize Cassie will likely give her baby up for adoption?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How, and through which characters, does Parkhurst explore the struggles of parenthood and parent-child relationships at different stages? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think Parkhurst is trying to communicate to the reader about the nature and consequences of secrets between family members? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Ken seduce Justin, and what is the ultimate outcome of their sexual encounter? How does Justin justify his having had sex with Ken, even though he tells his wife and the world that he is a "reformed" or "cured" homosexual? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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