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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character has been nicknamed Chaitanya?

2. What is the title of the book Eliza reads while Saul and Aaron are arguing upstairs?

3. What does Aaron begin to practice in his room at home?

4. What is Eliza watching on TV when she comes to the realization her father is right?

5. What does Aaron fake to prove to Saul he is going camping?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Saul's upbringing affects the decisions he makes and how he brings up his own children? In what way does he repeat his father's mistakes?

Essay Topic 2

What do the Naumann family lack that has made them dysfunctional and harmful to each other? What do they need to do to become a healthy functioning family?

Essay Topic 3

What is the author's opinion on organized religion? How does she express this view through the characters?

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