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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 was Charlo doing while Paula made a mess in his parent's house?

2. How does Paula describe the atmosphere of St. Mary's?

3. What does Paula say about most of the things she is grateful for?

4. What did Paula give her son for his 14th birthday?

5. What did Paula say High School made her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What group would Paula like to join, and why has she not done it yet?

2. What did Paula like about Mrs. Spencer when they first met?

3. How does Paula first see the body of her dead husband?

4. How does Paula teach her daughter about sex, and why?

5. How did one of Paula's sisters die?

6. What does Paula say she likes most about herself even after her sad past?

7. How does Paula talk herself out of leaving Charlo when she first realizes he is not a nice guy?

8. What did Paula not like about Mrs. Spencer when they first met?

9. What does Paula say got her negative attention as a teenager?

10. How did Paula learn about sex?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might the author have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Paula endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What kinds of abuse were included in this book, and how did this theme affect the plot of the book?

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