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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. Where does Liz want to move?

2. What is Dennis insecure about in Chapter 11?

3. Which word best describes the way Liz behaves toward Sean in Chapter 11?

4. What is evidence that Liz's plan has gotten out of hand?

5. What does Dennis think of Maggie's dress for the dance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Liz decide to have an abortion?

3. Why does Liz tell Maggie to let her die?

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

5. How is Liz an ill-fated character?

6. Why do you think Maggie and Liz have planned an urgent meeting?

7. Why does Sean assume that his father intercepted Liz's letter to him?

8. What is the central cause of deterioration in the relationship between Maggie and Dennis?

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

10. Why does Liz decide that she is in no hurry to get home in Chapter 9?

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

Why is the third person omniscient point of view important in the story? What elements of a third person omniscient point of view make the story connect with the reader? How would the story change if the book were not written in this point of view?

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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