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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. Who does Mary visit at the end of Chapter 16?

2. When did Mary's father die?

3. In Chapter 13 how many social workers was Mary supposed to have since she was incarcerated?

4. What is the name of the big boss at ACS?

5. How many evaluations are there for the last six years for Mary in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what do Michel Rabinovitch and Cora Fisher say about Mary's mental health?

2. What did Melissa Richardson say about Mary in an interview after her baby died?

3. In Chapter 16 why does Mary go to see Melissa Richardson?

4. What does Cora give Mary for Christmas in Chapter 12?

5. Why does Mary not get to take the SAT test in Chapter 14?

6. In Chapter 10, what does Mary tell Detective Jose about the night Alyssa died?

7. In Chapter 11, how do Sarah and Mary spend their time?

8. What does Mary say when Sarah asks what is wrong with Mary's mom?

9. What does Mary learn about Ms. Stein in Chapter 13?

10. What does Mary think when she goes to the bathroom in Chapter 16, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author makes it appear that Mary is innocent of killing the baby. How does the author make it seem that Mary is innocent? How does the author deceive readers as to Mary’s true nature in the first part of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Ted is the father of Mary’s baby. What is known about Ted and the type of person he is? What is revealed about him through his relationship with Mary?

Essay Topic 3

The author includes many excerpts from books, depositions, and testimonies. Why does the author include excerpts from books, depositions, and testimonies? How does the inclusion of this information help readers understand the past and how it affects Mary and other characters?

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