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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breath freshener does Peggy Jean keep handy?

2. Leigh has received offers from what kind of agents?

3. What does Peggy Jean think she has found in Ricky's room?

4. How old is Nikki?

5. What does Nikki use for the massage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author employ irony in the novel? Is it used effectively, ineffectively, or both?

Essay Topic 2

The first two sentences of the book read, "'You exposed your penis on national television, Max. What am I supposed to do?'" What is/are the effect(s) of opening the book this way?

Essay Topic 3

Ricky expresses his anger towards his mother anonymously, posing as a fan of Peggy Jean's. Why do you think he chose this method? What are some other ways he could have let his frustration be known? How might the plot have changed if he used those methods instead?

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