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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was caring for Codi and Hallie on the day their mother was taken away in the helicopter?

2. How does Codi feel about her realization in Chapter 17?

3. What does Codi receive from the school board in Chapter 23?

4. What does Codi realize as her plane is landing?

5. Codi realizes that she is no longer that concerned with what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of environmental concerns presented in the novel. How do environmental issues affect society on a microscopic level? On a macroscopic level? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of death in the novel and how it relates to the development of Codi's character. How is each death that she experiences a turning point for Codi? In what ways does she change and grow because of each loss? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of government relations with special interest groups presented in the novel. How do these issues affect society on a microscopic level? On a macroscopic level? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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