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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. How does Evan's mom know Zoe?

2. How do people react to Connor suicide note?

3. What are the Murphys confused about after Connor's suicide note is published?

4. What word does Larry say that destroys Evan?

5. How much time is there to raise the Connor Project fundraiser money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zoe tell Evan she wants for their relationship?

2. What does Zoe tell Evan his lies did to his parents?

3. What does Evan's mother discover about him without his help?

4. What does Alana tell Evan they should do to boost engagement with the Connor Project?

5. Why is Evan in a constant state of anxiety and apprehension for months after he confessed?

6. What does Alana tell Evan happened after his speech?

7. What was Evan's main goal involving Zoe after he confessed?

8. What does Larry and Cynthia offer to do for Evan?

9. What does Jared say Connor's death has done for Evan?

10. What does Jared tell Evan after he finds out he confessed to the Murphys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author(s) narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you analyze the relationship between Evan and Zoe. In what ways do you think this relationship is ultimately a positive or negative one? Use evidence to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Evan gradually builds an elaborate web of lies in order to convince everyone that he was Connor's best friend. Write an essay in which you argue whether or not Evan's fictional narrative was ultimately helpful or harmful to Connor's family and the community at large.

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