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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. Why doesn't Astrid's second foster mom watch The Oprah Winfrey Show?

2. What items does Ingrid destroy when she sneaks into Barry's house?

3. Which of the following does Ingrid send to Astrid in the hospital?

4. According to Astrid, whose life has she ruined?

5. How old is Astrid when the novel begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Astrid feel about her biological father? What does she know about him when she lives with Starr?

2. Describe the relationship between Claire and Astrid.

3. How does Ingrid hurt Astrid when Astrid comes to visit her for the first time in eight months?

4. How do Astrid and Ingrid interact with one another in the beginning of the novel? Why?

5. Why does Ingrid change so much after she meets and begins dating Barry?

6. What drives Starr to begin drinking again after she has been sober for so long?

7. Why is Ingrid so upset that Barry has broken up with her?

8. How is Astrid helpless when she lives with Amelia?

9. Describe Claire and Ron's home.

10. Why did Olivia get into prostitution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does Ray play in Astrid's life? Does he manipulate her? Does he love her? Does he hurt her or help her?

Essay Topic 2

Is Janet Fitch trying to send the reader a message about the foster care system? What message might she be sending?

Essay Topic 3

What type of relationship do Astrid and Paul have? Does Astrid use Paul as a form of protection or security?

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