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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. In Chapter 14, what does Ray have when he goes to get something to eat with Bud?

2. In Chapter 17, what does a lawyer give Helen at the pool?

3. In Chapter 12, what does Julie say is the name of the picnic area near the Gregg's home?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 13, what type of flowers are in a vase the nurse sets on the window ledge?

5. In Chapter 14, what does Ray think he might major in?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Elsa tell Helen their mother would like her to do?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Helen say when Ray suggests they dissolve their pact and go to the police?

3. In Chapter 15, who calls Helen and why?

4. In Chapter 15, what does Ray tell Helen when she says that she can sneak in and see Barry?

5. In Chapter 17, what does Helen do after Collie leaves the pool?

6. In Chapter 13, what does Barry tell Ray happened the night he was shot?

7. In Chapter 14, how does Ray feel after seeing Barry and why?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 13, what does Barry think of the nurse who is in his room?

9. In Chapter 14, who does Ray see after leaving Barry, and what do they do together?

10. In Chapter 11, what does Ray think when he meets Elsa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Point of view determines what readers know about characters and events. How does the viewpoint in the novel change in chapters? Even though the viewpoint in the novel changes does the type of point of view that the author uses change? How does using multiple viewpoints affect what readers know about characters and events?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used by the author to indicate things that will happen. What are some examples of foreshadowing in the novel? How is foreshadowing used to create suspense in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Barry wants to live as he pleases, but he wants his parents to pay for his life style. How does Barry get the things that he wants in life? How does he use people? What is revealed about manipulation through Barry’s character?

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