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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. Who is the first responder to Campbell?

2. What size is Campbell's sailboat?

3. In Romeo and Juliet, how many fires does it take to burn out another's burning?

4. According to Dr. Chance, what significant benefit does Anna receive from the many procedures on behalf of Kate?

5. Who does Campbell have on the stand to testify on behalf of Anna?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sara say about being a mother to Anna in her closing statement?

2. What does Anna say she wants to be in ten years? Why do you think she wants that?

3. Why does Brian decide not to turn Jesse in as the arsonist?

4. Why does Izzy think there is hope for Campbell as he leaves with Julia for dinner?

5. After Taylor's death, Kate looks at pictures and comes across ones of her as a baby/infant. How does she respond?

6. Why are Campbell and Anna arguing before court starts the next day?

7. Why is Anna not at court the morning of the hearing?

8. How does Kate's condition during the Arsenic treatment affect Jesse? How does it affect Kate?

9. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

10. Who says it's not suicide if you are already dying? What is this in response to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna and Kate both go on dates. Discuss Julia's reaction to Anna's date, and Sara's reaction to Kate's. Give a basis for each reaction from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Several characters change opinions about Anna donating a kidney to her sister Kate. For each character, describe the original stance, the change and the surrounding circumstances (Brian, Dr. Chance). What is Campbell's final stance and why does it change? Give details.

Essay Topic 3

Everyone asks Campbell about his service dog, even Julia. He never gives an entirely truthful response, but the responses vary depending on who asks and how. Why do the responses vary and why aren't they truthful? Use details from the story.

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