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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. What is the result of Leo coming on too strongly to other guys in trying to make friends?

2. With what part of the conversation is Torey uncomfortable?

3. Why did Alex hit Chris Creed when they were twelve?

4. How much has Chris withdrawn from his bank account?

5. Did Mrs. Adams believe Digger is dead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Torey think the note clearly show and what does he think most people would miss if they read the note?

2. What does Torey Adams do in his senior year of high school and what does he think about it?

3. What does Leandra suggest about the note?

4. Why did Torey write a document about Chris Creed's disappearance?

5. Who does Torey find when he enters the cafeteria?

6. What disturbs Torey about Renee and Alex?

7. What do the Creeds announce in church Sunday?

8. How does Torey feel about Ali and what does he want to do?

9. What does Torey think about the kids at school talking about Creed possibly being murdered instead of running away or committing suicide?

10. What did the Creeds believe about their son?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discovering that Bo managed to get Chris's diary is a plus in this investigation and foreshadows the chapters beyond.

1. Explain why you think Chris's diary might be important in the investigation into his disappearance.

2. Do you think it was wrong for Bo to get into the Creed's house and take Chris's diary? Explain in depth your answer.

3. Do you think it is wise or unwise of Torey, Ali and Bo to do their own investigating without letting the police know? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The reader now learns that Mrs. Creed's behavior toward her son is questionable and that she is not as innocent as she would like people to believe. This signals the shift in Mrs. Creed's character from innocent victim to antagonist.

1. From what has been introduced in Chapters 1 - 4, do you think Mrs. Creed is a good mother? Why or why not?

2. If it turns out that Chris Creed has run away from home, how do you think Mrs. Creed's behavior might have pushed him to that decision?

3. Discuss what you think the above statement means in terms of the first four chapters.

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 20 is a turning point for Torey, the moment when he must decide if he will lie down and allow himself to be victimized like the boons have been all these years or rise up and fight. Torey has chosen to fight.

1. Do you think Torey's background gave him the courage to fight for himself, as opposed to the boons? Why or why not? Use ideas from the book and your own life to support your answer.

2. Do you think Bo is allowing himself to be victimized or does he show a consideration for others in his confessing to the phone call? Explain your reasoning.

3. Do you think it is wise for Torey to think the best way to fight for himself is to look for Chris Creed's body? Explain your reasoning.

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