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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. What does Sean conclude about girls in Chapter 5?

2. What is the name of the event mentioned in Chapter 6?

3. What is the name of the park the group goes to in Chapter 3?

4. What does Sean almost hit on the way to the park?

5. What does Sean believe is his only thing to live for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast Dennis and Sean.

2. What foreshadowing is present in Chapter 3?

3. What does Maggie's mother say about physical attractiveness?

4. Why does Liz decide against having sex with Sean?

5. Why does Liz berate Maggie?

6. How is it shown that Liz feels the need to be validated?

7. Why does Liz claim that her dates with Sean are no longer fun?

8. Why does Liz want to go to the Red Pub Inn?

9. What are the contents of the memo at the end of Chapter 3?

10. What elements of foreshadowing are included in the letter that Liz writes to Sean in Chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways are blind loyalty demonstrated in the story? Which characters are loyal? What consequences will be faced by the fiercely loyal characters and why?

Essay Topic 2

What are the motivations of each character? Describe how each of the four main characters are driven by their motivation.

Essay Topic 3

Why is realism important in the story? How does realism give the reader a way to connect with the writing? What is the downfall to a story that does not contain realism? How do these questions apply to this specific story?

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