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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. What is hidden in Rod's jacket?

3. Who is the only other person who knows that Liz is pregnant in Chapter 10?

4. Which of the following words best describes Sean's behavior in Chapter 13?

5. How does Liz react to Sean's rejection in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Liz need from Maggie. Can Maggie provide this for her?

4. What does Maggie need from Liz?

5. Describe the tone of the note at the end of Chapter 12 from Liz to Maggie. In what tone might the reader find the note?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is symbolic about the Madonna statue that Liz's mother gives to Liz? What other symbols are represented in the story? How does the reader know that symbolism is being used in the context of the story?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What does each character gain in the story? What does each character lose? What are the results and reasons for these gains and losses?

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