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Use sparknotes for analyses but don't rely on it completely for plot, some questions on the test are on small details. Talk to students from different periods, it'll let you know what to expect. There are pop-quizzes occasionally and very fast in-class assertion writing activities. Do your best to read the book. Lastly, mapping is planning out your essay on the prompt paper :) good luck
Don't try to skip reading the novels!