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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 did Louie tell Joy that the abortion would take?

2. What did George drive to the clinic?

3. Where did Wren remember driving with her father when a doe slammed into their car?

4. After Izzy put a tourniquet on Louie, how many hours could he keep it on before there would be muscle or nerve injury?

5. Who called in the shooting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should Hugh have recused himself after he learned that Wren was a hostage?

2. Why did Vonita create the Center?

3. What were the risks of having the tourniquet that Izzy placed on Dr. Ward?

4. What story did Louie tell Joy?

5. What advice did Graciela give Janine when she was pretending to be pregnant?

6. At noon, what did Izzy see when she looked in a supply closet?

7. How did Bex feel at one p.m.?

8. How did Hugh describe fatherhood?

9. What happened when Janine confessed to being pro-choice?

10. How had Aunt Bex been a mother to Wren?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hugh might be considered a hero for ending the standoff. Why does Wren think her father is a hero at the standoff and in life? What does Wren understand about heroes? What does the author imply makes a hero?

Essay Topic 2

Janine has had an abortion, but she is pro-life. Why did Janine have an abortion? Why is she pro-life? What does her character reveal about the abortion debate?

Essay Topic 3

Objectivity is important in a hostage situation. Did Hugh remain clearheaded during the standoff? Was he able to be objective? What is revealed about objectivity through his actions as the negotiator?

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