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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miriam break into the house?

2. What does Saul threaten to do when Aaron tells him he is staying at the temple?

3. What word does Eliza spell wrong at the spelling bee contest at the end of the book?

4. What kind of stage does Eliza imagine herself on?

5. What kind of training does Aaron want to have with the Hare Krishna's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the Hare Krishna religion appeal to Aaron? What was it about the other religions that he didn't like? How do you think Aaron's religious ideas will develop in the future?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Why does Miriam feel the need to steal? How is her need connected to her childhood? How is her stealing affecting her life?

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