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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. How long does Davey wait for Wolf to show up before she gives up, the day after she spends the night at Jane's house?

2. What is the last name of the therapist Gwen begins seeing?

3. Where does Davey go after her night with Jane, alone?

4. In Davey's fantasy about singing, what is the color of the bouquet that Wolf gives her?

5. What is Jane's neighborhood referred to as?

Short Essay Questions

1. There is comic relief in Chapter 24 when Jason makes a joke about the reason he gets out of bed in the morning. Why is this scene significant in the story?

2. Why does Davey lie to Jane about the way her father died?

3. How does Davey's ride to the canyon represent her growth in strength?

4. Describe how Davey shows her loss of connection with others.

5. Why does Jane get drunk when Davey spends the night?

6. What does the bread knife represent?

7. What triggers Davey's memories of her father when she has first arrived in New Mexico?

8. How does Davey feel about alcohol?

9. How does Atlantic City compare to Santa Fe?

10. Why is Gwen a bad example of support for Davey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When, how, and why does Davey reverse roles with those around her?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Davey feel close to her father? What activities does she do to feel closer to him?

Essay Topic 3

Why is setting significant to the story? How does setting play a role in Davey's recovery from grief?

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