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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 does Sophie do at night with Carter that is different than usual?

2. What made Carter able to beat his father?

3. What gift does Carter bring Sophie at night?

4. Why has Sophie always disliked Whitney?

5. Who is the only person who knows the truth about Carter's scars?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carter help his mother with the problem she has at the beginning of the book?

2. How does the author introduce the back story for Sophie and Carter?

3. What causes Sophie to be jealous?

4. How does the narration in this book work?

5. What causes Carter to be jealous?

6. What does Sophie always do for Carter on the way home from school?

7. Why does Sophie feel she is the only one who really knows Carter?

8. What does Sophie look forward to all day?

9. How was Sophie almost hurt in her own house?

10. What does Sophie do on the porch swing that is new and different?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

How did Sophie show her persistent nature, and what effect did this attribute have on other people in her life?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think the main message of this book is? Please support your answer with citations and examples from the text.

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