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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. Izzy just has a break up with whom?

2. Brian is a _______.

3. What Judge is assigned to Anna's case?

4. Following a fire call that takes him to the hospital, Brian returns to the fire station and on the rooftop witnesses a ______.

5. Who is an only child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information tells you Jesse is suicidal?

2. Kate and Anna are training for the Guinness book of world records. Why do they end up talking about death?

3. Why does Anna feel she is never sick enough?

4. What happens when Jesse meets Julia?

5. Why does Julia barge into Campbell's office after she is assigned to Anna's case?

6. After saving someone during a fire call, Brian is upset. Why is he upset? Why does he become a fire fighter?

7. Sara is at the hair salon, when asked about a baby name. Why hasn't she picked one out? What is the reason for the pregnancy?

8. Why does Brian tell Anna that there is an extra bed at the fire station?

9. What happens when Sara and Brian go on a dinner date?

10. Why does Julia visit Brian at the fire station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to the book, what is fire? Pick several characters from the book (Jesse, Brian, Anna, Campbell) and describe how this theme runs through their lives. Next, discuss how the theme of fire is used by the author throughout the entire book.

Essay Topic 2

Today, most children file for emancipation for financial or educational reasons. In the story, Anna wants medical emancipation. Describe what medical emancipation means in this story. Now discuss the different views on why the petition is granted, why the petition is not be granted? Write an additional paragraph why you support or do not support the petition and why.

Essay Topic 3

"Ten years from now, I'd like to be Kate's sister." Besides the obvious, discuss what Anna's statement after the courts adjournment means, based on what you read in the story.

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