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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. Who does Maggie break off a prom date with?

2. Which of the following is the title of Sean's essay?

3. Where do Sean and Liz drive to after the dance?

4. Who does Liz consider to be the best-looking boy at the dance?

5. What embarrasses Maggie in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the way Liz behaves toward Sean in Chapter 11.

2. What improvements are made to the relationship between Dennis and Maggie in Chapter 8?

3. Describe the way Liz reacts to Sean's rejection of marriage. Why does she behave this way?

4. Why does Sean decide to talk to his father? What are the results?

5. Why does Maggie go to the clinic with Rod and Liz?

6. How does Sean show his feelings for Liz in Chapter 8?

7. Why does Maggie decide not to go to the prom with Dennis?

8. How does Rod behave toward Liz in Chapter 8?

9. How does Maggie show that she cares for Liz in Chapter 8?

10. Why do the girls wear their prom gowns to the clinic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the protagonist and antagonist in the story. How does the antagonist create conflict? How does the protagonist attempt to solve conflict?

Essay Topic 2

What are the important elements of the graduation scene? What symbolism is represented in the graduation scene? Why is this an important part of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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

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