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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 genre of writing is found in the epilogue?

2. What happens to Sheila when Chad presents her with the new dress?

3. How does Chad react to the news about Sheila's abuse?

4. What is unique about Sheila's speech pattern?

5. At what grade levels is Sheila working on academically?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the superintendent call a meeting and what is the outcome of that meeting?

2. What does Sheila's father do at the end of this chapter which gives Torey hope that he is trying to do the right thing?

3. What surprises Torey about Whitney and why does this surprise her?

4. What does Torey come to find out Sheila has done which has led Freddie to get sick on a regular basis?

5. What present does Sheila give to Torey for her birthday?

6. How does Sheila seem when she returns to school and what does this make Torey worry about?

7. What does Sheila continue to dwell on even though Torey asks her not to?

8. What information does Torey learn about the class while Sheila is in the hospital?

9. What in this chapter is an example of the progress Sheila has made socially?

10. What present does Anton give to Torey for her birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Sheila like a typical girl of her age? In what ways does she seem older? In what ways does she seem younger?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Sheila seem to be competitive? Do you think this is a positive or negative trait in her? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways are compassion and patience the underlying themes in this book? Do you believe in these themes? Why or why not?

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