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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 Mrs. Creed believe murdered Chris?

2. Where was Alex instead of at band practice?

3. What does Torey think of Chris?

4. Who does Leandra think wrote the note that Torey has?

5. Who makes disparaging remarks about Ali?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Adams tell Ali and Torey about Bo while they leave the police station?

2. What does Leandra suggest about the note?

3. Who does Torey run into on the way to the cafeteria and how does he know her? Why doesn't he see her often any more?

4. What does the letter to Alex Healy, from Torey say?

5. What does Torey feel in the basement and what does he do about it?

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

7. What does Mrs. Adams ask Torey and Ali about the night and what do they say?

8. What does Torey put on the table where he is sitting with his friends?

9. With whom and why is Torey at the police station?

10. What does Torey do when Alex and Ryan don't show up for band practice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Torey has gained a greater knowledge of the reality behind the perception in this chapter, both through Chris and his mother's strict, unpleasant behaviors and through Bo's kind nature that has been hidden behind his poor background.

1. Do you think everyone has false perceptions about people they know? Explain your answer using examples.

2. Explain the cliche "you can't tell a book by its cover" in reference to the statement above.

3. Do you think that Chris's mother and her type of child raising is abusive? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Torey's character appears to be growing with the mystery of Creed's disappearance, while his friends seem to be remaining in the adolescent world of their current existence.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement?

2. Do you think the reaction of Torey's friends to Creed's disappearance is typical of most teenagers? Why or why not?

3. What do you think you would do if you were a member of Torey's group?

Essay Topic 3

Torey is a sensitive person who can easily put himself into the shoes of any person around him.

1. Why do you think, using examples from the book, that this statement is true?

2. Do you think it's unnatural for a boy to be so sensitive? Why or why not?

3. Pretend you have met someone who comes from a different culture. Discuss the thoughts that might be involved in order to put yourself in that person's shoes.

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