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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 favor does Eva ask of Shane in Chapter 13?

2. Who keeps staring at Eva at Cece's party?

3. Who does Eva scold at Cece's party?

4. Who sent Eva to a pysch ward when she was 17?

5. Where does Audre invite Shane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Eva been trying to forget since she was 17?

2. Why does Cece throw a random party?

3. What does Lizette always say about Mercier women?

4. What happened to Shane's foster mom?

5. Who does Eva have sex with while in public?

6. What did Eva carve into hers and Shane's arms when they were 17?

7. How often does Lizette speak to Eva in the present day?

8. What movie does Eva know by heart?

9. Who does Audre consider to be a feminist icon?

10. What is the Dream House?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Shane's understanding and ideas about family. What makes a family to Shane, and why does he believe he is not worthy of having one? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the various settings of the book. Choose one particular setting and describe its significance to the characters and the story as a whole. Why is this setting important to the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore how the relationship between Eva and Shane changes throughout the novel. What hardships do they endure throughout their relationship, and how do they resolve these problems? Use examples from the text as support.

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