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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 Astrid say that offends her mother on her last visit to the prison?

2. In what month does Susan finally call Astrid to discuss Ingrid's situation?

3. Where do Claire's ashes end up going?

4. What does Astrid do with the recipe that Ingrid sends to Claire?

5. How old was Klaus when he and Ingrid met for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role do Hannah and Julie play in Ingrid's life? Astrid's?

2. What is symbolic of Astrid rearranging her mother's letters into a poem?

3. Why does Susan visit Astrid?

4. Why doesn't Astrid want to stay with Ron after Claire's death?

5. What offers does Ingrid get from others when she is released? Why does she take them?

6. How does Astrid fit in with Yvonne and Niki?

7. What is Astrid's general response to Claire's death?

8. What does Ron think of Astrid's presence in his home?

9. Why does Astrid decide to try acid?

10. After meeting her biological father, how does Astrid feel about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olivia tells Astrid not to fight the world, whereas Ingrid tells her just the opposite. Which advice does Astrid take? How is this shown? Why do you think she made this choice?

Essay Topic 2

What events push Astrid to take part in risky and destructive behaviors? What does this tell us about Astrid's development as a character? Use evidence from the novel to prove your point.

Essay Topic 3

Astrid is surrounded by characters that influence her to be destructive even if they didn't intend on it, such as Ingrid and Conrad. Which characters have a positive influence on Astrid and try to encourage her not to be destructive? Use evidence from the novel to reinforce your argument.

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