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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 was Cassie planning on telling Mia she was pregnant?

2. What does Barbara know the producers screen applicants in favor for?

3. In Chapter Nineteen, why is Cassie a bit wary of Juliet?

4. In Chapter Sixteen, who is the young assistant bringing and collecting drinks?

5. What does Justin tell Abby he hopes they will do soon in Chapter Twenty?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty, how does Justin feel after his lapse with Ken?

2. In Chapter Sixteen, how does Barbara Fox feel about her career?

3. How does Justin hurt Abby in Chapter Twenty-Seven?

4. How does the crew react to Ken's film in Chapter Sixteen?

5. In Chapter Twenty-One, how did Abby's parents first react to her telling them she was gay?

6. In Chapter Twenty-Four, what happened when Cassie kissed Mia?

7. In Chapter Twenty-Two, what challenge do all the teams have to do that sounds easy but is actually quite difficult?

8. Why is Juliet upset that the country they will travel to after Sweden is London?

9. In Chapter Nineteen, how does Cassie feel about Juliet?

10. How does Cassie react to Juliet getting sick in Chapter Twenty-Five?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Which character or characters do you think have changed the most significantly from the beginning to the end of this novel, and which remain the most static? 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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