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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 10, when is it decided that school will start again?

2. What does Miranda fix for dinner on Mother's Day?

3. On June 22, how often does Miranda's father say that he tries to call them?

4. Where did Matt go to college?

5. What does Miranda study for after dinner on Mother's Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Brandon Erlich?

2. What does Miranda learn about grades at school on June 2?

3. What was the school day like for Miranda on May 18?

4. What do Miranda and her family do for Jonny's birthday?

5. What does Miranda witness and learn on August 29?

6. What does the moon look like after it is hit by the asteroid?

7. Why does Peter think that Miranda should stop swimming in Chapter 8?

8. What does Miranda learn when her father calls in Chapter 1?

9. Why does Miranda's mother come and get her from school on May 19?

10. What is learned at the meeting held in Chapter 10 to discuss school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the title of the novel to hints in Miranda’s diaries, foreshadowing is used in the novel. How is foreshadowing used in the novel, and how does it affect the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Miranda decides that she needs to die in order for her family to live. Why does Miranda make this decision, and how does the decision turn out for good?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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