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You would describe yourself as:

Romantic

Irresistible

Mysterious

A pillar of good society

It is immodest to talk about oneself

Happy-go-lucky

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What kind of people are your parents?

Wonderful, but they can never understand me

Likable, but a bit old-fashioned

I don't really know them

Awe-inspiring

I'm sure they're sweet

The greatest two people in the world

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What was your first love like?

I would have died for him

He adored me, of course

I loved him as God intended

No time for such nonsense

Sweet puppy love

I don't really know him

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In chapter 8, Foster points out that in the 20th century fairytales

women sometimes save men

men often abandon the women

there is never "happily ever after"

after a period of time the couples file for divorce

All of the above

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In chapter 8, Foster says that Peter Pan is a symbol of

an immature world

a failed society

refusing to grow up

an irrational world

All of the above

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In chapter 18, Foster points out that Baptism

is a symbol of freedom

is a symbol of death

represents bathing

is a symbolic death and rebirth as a new individual

All of the above

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The minor character is _____________.

James

Tristan

Their Science Teacher

Their Maths Teacher

Their Mother

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When with your friends, you like to:

Spy on your neighbors

Play role-playing games (Everquest, World of Warcraft, Star Wars, Warhammer)

Watch Modern Marvels, How It's Made, or other shows about the newest gadgets

Sit around & talk about what's going on in your lives; help friends with problems at home or with relationships

Talk or text with friends; go shopping; gossip

Play football, basketball, baseball, or other sports

Visit museums, art galleries, battlefields, historical sites, etc.

Watch scary movies, tell ghost stories, scare younger brothers or sisters

Watch Twilight, Vampire Diaries, or Grimm over and over

Look for new places to explore; go camping, kayaking, white water rafting

Draw cartoons or read comics; You have attended or wish you could attend Comic Con

Tell jokes, play practical jokes, do crazy stunts, or just generally goof off

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Which job do you like best for yourself?

Crime Scene Investigator; Detective

Knight, sorcerer, seer, or princess

Artificial Intelligence Expert; Physicists; Time-Traveler

Psychologist or Psychiatrist; School Guidance Counselor

Own a dating service; Wedding Planner; Cosmetologist; Personal Shopper

Sportscaster; Sports Writer; Athlete; or Coach

Historian; History Teacher; Museum Curator

Grave Digger; Funeral Director; Inventor of a new fake blood; Write or direct horror movies

Storm Chaser; Pirate; International Spy

Graphic Designer; Video Game Creator; Ninja Warrior

Comedian; Clown; Own a Spencer's Store

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Which movie/TV show do you like best?

CSI, Law and Order, Decoded, old episodes of Scooby Doo

Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter Movies

The Hunger Games, Transformers, The Maze Runner

The Fault in Our Stars, Bridge to Terabithia, Cheaper by the Dozen

Pretty Little Liars, Safe Haven, Legally Blonde

Remember the Titans, Gridiron Gang, The Sandlot, The Karate Kid

Pawn Stars, WWII movies, The History Channel

Disturbia, Paranormal Activity, Scream, World War Z

Beautiful Creatures, Twilight movies, True Blood series, Vampire Diaries

Journey to the Center of the Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean, Castaway, Survivorman

Naruto, Dragonball Z, Pokemon

Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies, Jeff Dunham, Family Guy

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