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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. What happens at the end of Chapter 15?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Jessie lunch remind her of?

3. What does Jessie do after speaking with Ray?

4. Where does Jessie see a news conference in Chapter 20?

5. Why does Jessie have to land on the ledge when jumping from Mr. Neely's window?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jessie learn in Chapter 22 about the Board of Health?

2. Why does Jessie name the presidents in Chapter 21?

3. During Jessie's press conference in Chapter 21, what does she reveal about Clifton?

4. How does Jessie escape Mr. Neely's apartment?

5. At Jessie's press conference in Chapter 21, what does Jessie learn about Mr. Neely?

6. What happens in Chapter 18 when Mr. Neely invites his friends over?

7. Why does Jessie think of her cat after jumping out of a window?

8. How does Jessie feel when she wakes up in Chapter 22 after fainting?

9. What happens the first time Jessie uses a phone?

10. What does Jessie see on television in the hospital in Chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of suspense in this novel. Consider how the author creates it as well as what it does to develop the characters and plot.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze "Running Out of Time" as a thriller. How does this novel fit within the description of the genre? Are there other genres that may represent this novel better? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the symbolism used in "Running Out of Time". Consider the symbolic value of rocks, trees and cars. Why does the author use this device?

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