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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 color bouncy ball do Sam and her father buy in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 7, how many days after Sam's birthday does Mitchell call?

3. Where was Mitchell born?

4. Who planned to drive MItchell to Sam's competition in Chapter 25?

5. In Chapter 18, where is Halle going to go to high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Sam tells Jack to quit smoking in the house?

2. What does Sam think is the worst thing about Corey?

3. How does Jack get the house in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 6, why do Mitchell and Jack get into a fight?

5. How does Sam start climbing again in Chapter 9?

6. What happens for Sam between the time she is ten and 14?

7. How do Sam's competitions go on December 9 and December 22?

8. What do Mitchel land Sam do at the fair in Chapter 1?

9. What is Corey like?

10. What does Mitchell tell Sam about climbing in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Goodman use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Sam thinks that her dad is trapped and his life is boring. Why does Sam think her father’s life is boring? Why does her mother tell her that “boring is good” (86)?

Essay Topic 3

Courtney is a single mom with two young children. What challenges does Courtney face in her life and how does she face those challenges?

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