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What is Connie's habit when she is with other people?
What is Connie's habit when she is with other people?
- Whispering to herself to ensure her voice sounds all right.
- Fidgeting with her hair to ensure it looks perfect.
- Craning her neck to glance into mirrors or checking other people's faces. (correct)
- Gazing intensely at others to judge their appearance.
Why does Connie's mother criticize her about her appearance?
Why does Connie's mother criticize her about her appearance?
- Because Connie's mother is jealous of her youth and beauty. (correct)
- Because Connie's mother wants her to focus on her studies.
- Because Connie is not as pretty as her sister.
- Because Connie's mother is worried about her self-absorption.
What is the occupation of Connie's sister, June?
What is the occupation of Connie's sister, June?
- A secretary in the high school Connie attends. (correct)
- A teacher at Connie's high school.
- A librarian at the local library.
- A nurse at the local hospital.
What does Connie wish would happen to her and her mother?
What does Connie wish would happen to her and her mother?
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How would you describe Connie's voice?
How would you describe Connie's voice?
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What was Connie's hair color?
What was Connie's hair color?
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What did Connie and her friends do at the shopping plaza?
What did Connie and her friends do at the shopping plaza?
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What was unique about Connie's apparel?
What was unique about Connie's apparel?
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What was the shape of the drive-in restaurant?
What was the shape of the drive-in restaurant?
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What was on top of the drive-in restaurant?
What was on top of the drive-in restaurant?
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Study Notes
Connie's Character
- Connie is 15 years old and has a nervous habit of checking her reflection in mirrors and other people's faces.
- She is pretty and aware of her beauty, which is everything to her.
- She has a distinctive laugh, with a high, breathless, amused voice that can sound forced.
Family Dynamics
- Connie's mother is critical of her, constantly scolding her for gawking at herself and comparing her unfavorably to her sister June.
- June is 24, plain, chunky, and steady, and is often praised by their mother.
- Connie's father is mostly absent, working away from home and not engaging much with his family.
Social Life
- Connie has a best friend, and her father drives them to a shopping plaza in town where they can hang out.
- They often walk through stores or go to a movie, and are left alone by her friend's father.
- Connie and her friends like to go to a drive-in restaurant, where older kids hang out, and sometimes get invited to join them.
Physical Appearance
- Connie has long, dark blond hair, which she styles differently at home and when she's out.
- She wears a pull-over jersey blouse that looks different at home and when she's out.
- She often wears shorts and flat ballerina slippers, and has a charm bracelet that jingles on her wrist.
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