Stargirl Review

Which word BEST describes Hillari Kimble’s attitude toward Stargirl in the novel?

• caring

• resentful

• tolerant

• nonchalant

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Leo and Stargirl?

• loving and private

• turbulent and resentful

• unsupportive and dangerous

• one-sided and unsafe

Which of the following best describes Stargirl?

• kind and determined

• playful and energetic

• smart and fun-loving

• all of the above

Which of the following describes an external conflict from the novel?

• Leo's shame of Stargirl's personality

• Stargirl struggles to fit in as "Susan"

• Hillari slaps Stargirl at the Ocotillo Ball.

• none of these

“...He says he believes that mockingbirds may do more than imitate other birds. I mean other living birds. He thinks they may also imitate the sounds of birds that are no longer around. He thinks the sounds of extinct birds are passed down from mockingbird to mockingbird.”

Which of the following might the mockingbird in the passage symbolize?

• Leo because he feels uncomfortable speaking up for Stargirl

• Cinnamon and the other animals

• Stargirl because she is pretending to be a typical girl, like all the others

• Dori because she plays the ukulele like Stargirl

What caused Stargirl to transform into Susan?

• to gain Leo's approval

• to make the cheerleading squad

• to make Archie happy

• to finally makes friends with a group of girls

Who was the new girl at school?

• Wayne Parr

• Leo Borlock

• Hillari Kimble

• Stargirl Caraway

Which literary device is predominantly used in the novel 'Stargirl' to highlight the contrast between Stargirl and her peers?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Juxtaposition

• D) Hyperbole

What is the primary theme explored in 'Stargirl'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Conformity versus individuality

• C) Love and betrayal

• D) Adventure and discovery

Which character in 'Stargirl' represents the societal pressure to conform?

• A) Archie Brubaker

• B) Kevin Quinlan

• C) Hillari Kimble

• D) Dori Dilson