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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 Davey get from Walter and Bitsy for her birthday?

2. Who does Davey write letters to in her room?

3. Which of the following does Gwen's boyfriend do that annoys Davey?

4. Who does Davey not want to see at her play?

5. Who does Davey argue with when they cut class together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Davey to finally lash out at Walter, Bitsy, and Gwen?

2. What does Jason's cape symbolize?

3. What is one example of how death has made Davey afraid of everything?

4. On the first Christmas after her father has died, how does Davey deal with Christmas?

5. Why does Gwen claim to have been avoiding talking to Davey?

6. What is the significance of the stone that Wolf sends to Davey?

7. What is the candle that Davey buys a symbol of?

8. Why does Davey feel closest to her father in the canyon?

9. Why does Davey feel hesitant to trust Miriam?

10. Is Walter's apology sincere after he slaps Davey? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the protagonist of the story? Who is the antagonist? How do you know?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the brown paper bag to Davey? What about the items inside the bag?

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