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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hunter's mother claims that his father _________.
(a) Shot a policeman.
(b) Bombed a building.
(c) Raped her.
(d) Entered the priesthood.

2. Hunter is scarred by the fact that his father did what in the novel?
(a) Raped his mother.
(b) Bombed the World Trade Center.
(c) Killed his mother.
(d) Killed his brother.

3. What new boy in Autumn's class seems interested in her?
(a) Bryce.
(b) Bart.
(c) Brendan.
(d) Billy.

4. What is the name of Hunter's girlfriend?
(a) Nikki.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Melissa.

5. Hunter has a radio remote show from the game between UNR and what team in the novel?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Boise State.
(c) Texas A&M.
(d) Harvard University.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aunt Cora has recently begun classes to become what in the novel?

2. What is the name of Trey's sister who raises his daughter?

3. What is the name of Autumn's father?

4. What is the name of the foster sister who has abused Ashante in the novel?

5. What is Autumn's middle name?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom is Summer having a relationship in the beginning of the novel? How does she feel about her boyfriend?

2. How does Summer feel about her father in the beginning of the novel? What is her relationship with her mother like?

3. Describe the character of Cora Shepherd in the novel. How did Autumn come into Cora's custody?

4. Who does Summer first become intimate with in the novel? How is this event described?

5. Describe the character of Trey Shepherd. What was Trey's relationship with Kristina like?

6. Describe Autumn's childhood and family life in the novel. Where does she live and with whom?

7. Describe Autumn's emotional status in the beginning of the novel. What is the cause of Autumn's feelings of isolation?

8. Where is Hunter working when he is first approached and flirted with by fans in the novel?

9. What happens when Nikki sees Hunter being flirted with by fans in the novel? What advice does Montana give Hunter?

10. What are the causes of Autumn's anxiety and insecurity leading up to Thanksgiving in the novel?

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