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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. Where does Angel Valentine work?

2. Who is Adam?

3. Adam tells Hattie that she is the type of person who can _______________________.

4. What does Hattie do in the home movie that makes Adam laugh?

5. What is Nana wearing in the home movie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dad's being an artist put a strain on Hattie's relationship with Nana?

2. What is Dad's job, and what is he currently creating?

3. Which three residents live in the Owens' boardinghouse, and how are they introduced to the story?

4. What does Hattie mean when she says "before Adam" or "after Adam"?

5. How long has it been since Adam has seen Hattie and how does he greet her?

6. What does Adam mean when he says that Hattie is the kind of person who can "lift the corner of the universe"?

7. What does Hattie mean when she says she hates her porch and what is Adam's perspective on her feelings?

8. Why do Hattie and Adam equate themselves to being aliens?

9. Explain why Adam has a difficult time maintaining his composure during dinner.

10. Who is Adam and how does Hattie find out about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book, and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of responsibility. Identify at least two instances about responsibility in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Hattie Owen. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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