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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 Carrie live with in Chapter 9 who makes her life difficult?

2. Why does Catherine threaten to quit dance in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 3, why do the children go to court?

4. What holiday is occurring in Chapter 4?

5. Where does Christopher attend school in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Christopher and Julian argue on Catherine's 16th birthday?

2. In Chapter 16, who wants Catherine to set her up on a date with Christopher and why?

3. What happens at the dance audition in Chapter 5?

4. What happens after Catherine dances in Sleeping Beauty?

5. What does Catherine plan for Dr. Paul's birthday in Chapter 12, and why does she become angry with him?

6. Who insists that Carrie should travel to New York with Julian?

7. Where does Catherine see her mother in Chapter 11, and how does her mother react?

8. Who is Julia and how is she related to Dr. Paul?

9. Who does Catherine find herself standing next to at the ring store? What happens?

10. What gifts does Catherine receive in Chapter 17, and who gives them to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what Catherine sees when she returns to the attic. Choose two items she sees in the attic and discuss the symbolism of each item. How do the items relate to Catherine's emotional journey in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Paul reveals to Catherine that his ex-wife murdered their small child. What is the significance of this story and how does it apply to the theme of revenge?

Essay Topic 3

Carrie's classmates torment her in several ways. Discuss two ways Carrie's classmates torment her and it's effect on Carrie. Then discuss the significance of Carrie falling into the attic at school

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