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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 Violet go for spring break?

2. Why does Finch drive to Ohio?

3. How does Finch get to the hospital after taking pills?

4. Who does Violet take to Purina Tower?

5. What pills does Finch take?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Violet sign her name at Pendleton Pike Drive-In?

2. How does Finch celebrate his birthday?

3. Who asks Violet out in Finch's absence?

4. How does Violet know Finch was at the site of the car accident?

5. Why does Finch stop by a random farm in the countryside?

6. Who goes missing?

7. Why is Violet disappointed at the world's largest paint ball location?

8. What does Violet realize about Finch's final messages to her?

9. Who does Finch see at Life is Life?

10. Where does Violet go for spring break?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dealing with mental illness is at the heart of this novel. Analyze how the author develops and strengthens the theme of mental illness through the plot and characters.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Finch's parents. What about their behavior or treatment of him may have contributed to his feelings of isolation and depression? Be detailed in your explanations, and be sure to use evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of survival is a significant theme in the novel. Analyze how the author develops the theme of survival, particularly through Violet, a survivor of two tragedies.

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