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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 is Kaira's reaction to the mention of Dylan and Joplin?

2. What is Armpit forced to use when he arrives at the show place?

3. What happens on the way home from school to Armpit?

4. How does Ginny react to Coo's loss?

5. Whom do Ginny and Armpit notice Kaira arguing with after the concert?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Karia DeLeon?

2. How does Armpit finally understand his economics concepts?

3. What happens when X-Ray wakes Armpit the next morning?

4. What does Kaira decide to sing and how does it turn out?

5. What does Armpit's counselor advise Armpit about taking steps?

6. About what does the band hint to Kaira and what is her response?

7. Why does Armpit want to borrow one of Ginny's stuffed animals and which one does she recommend?

8. What do Ginny and Armpit do after the concert?

9. What is the election result and how does Tatiana console Armpit?

10. Why does Armpit get angry with X-Ray, and how does X-Ray respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Small Steps belongs to the young adult novel genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the young adult novel genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a young adult novel and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Small Steps help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Small Steps? Why or why not?

3. Choose one specific incident in Small Steps to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in Small Steps? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in Small Steps, including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Small Steps and your own live to support your opinion.

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