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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. How does Stargirl respond when Leo tries to avoid him?

2. What does Stargirl hand out in the cafeteria after the competition?

3. How is Stargirl's room described by the author?

4. What was on the tie Leo has?

5. Where does Stargirl take Leo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Leo's plan for handling the situation at school after he sees the bulletin board?

2. What do Leo and Stargirl talk about on the walk home after school and how does Leo react?

3. In what two ways does Stargirl show her reverence for the earth?

4. In what way has Stargirl changed her appearance and her name?

5. Who does Leo go to talk to and what do they talk about?

6. What analogy does Archie use to explain what is happening to Leo?

7. How do Stargirl and Leo feel about each other and because of this what does it take them a few days to realize?

8. Who is Mr. McShane and what is his role in the book?

9. What happens at the oratorical contest?

10. What do the adults at the class reunion talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was Stargirl treated fairly in this novel? Include examples from the text to support your answer. Do you think she would have been treated differently at your school? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is Leo a coward? In what ways is he a strong character? What regrets do you think he has? Are they justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is Stargirl unique? In what ways does she show conformity? Do you think the character of Stargirl would make it in a regular high school today? Why or why not?

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