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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. In Chapter 15, what time does Macy plan to turn her phone back on?

2. How many phone calls interrupt the conversation Deborah has with Macy about hanging around with the Wish group before Deborah quits answering the phone?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 13, where does Macy think her mother has gone for an overnight meeting? .

4. Who comes with Caroline to set up some of Wes's sculptures?

5. What did Kristy and Bert have to do while Macy and Wes went to wash the van in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Macy sort of grateful for all the various crises?

2. Why is Bert upset when Delia and Kristy want to use the bathroom at Macy's house?

3. Why does Deborah tell Caroline that she can't go to the beach house for a one week vacation?

4. How does Macy comfort her mother in Chapter 20?

5. Describe the dream Macy had at the beginning of Chapter 14.

6. How is Wes keeping busy now that Macy is grounded?

7. How does Macy describe the three small heart-in-hand sculptures she sees in Chapter 15?

8. What is the grossest thing that has ever happened to Macy?

9. What was Mr. Queen's form of worship?

10. Describe Delia's baby.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 1-6, the author reveals the back-story behind events that are occurring in the story. Discuss the back-story and how the author reveals the back-story.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Macy remembers how running was such a large part of her life when her father was alive. Discuss what running meant to Macy before and after her father's death.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 7, Kristy reveals how she got her scars. Discuss how Kristy got her scars and how the scars affect her.

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