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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 does Bo say to Renee to hurt her?

2. Who does Torey see in the woods?

3. What does Alex tell Torey about the police chief?

4. Why is Torey's father unhappy?

5. What does Torey do when he cannot sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Creed say to Torey and Ali's statements?

2. What does Ali again bring up as to what happened to Chris and what does Torey say about her idea?

3. What do Torey and Ali do when the police come for Bo?

4. What does Ali tell Torey about some of the kids at school and how did she find out?

5. How do Bo and Ali act the next day at school and how do the kids at school respond? How does Torey feel about their response?

6. What happens when Torey and Ali get on the school bus the morning after being at the police station?

7. What does Leandra accuse Ali of being and how does she react?

8. What do Ali and Torey discover about Chris and another town?

9. Explain what happened when Torey met with Isabella.

10. What does Ali tell Torey about more of Chris's diary she had read?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea that Chris, the most unpopular boy in school, had a girlfriend is an interesting new development. Perhaps Chris was not the person Torey and everyone else believed him to be. This idea and the diary itself give Torey new insight into who Chris Creed was and new sympathy for him.

1. What do you think the idea of Chris Creed having a girlfriend might change the way Torey thought of him? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Expand on the idea that no one is the person people think she/he is from the outside. Use ideas from the book and your own life to illustrate your points.

3. Why do you think Chris Creed's diary engendered sympathy from Torey? Use ideas from the book and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Suddenly, air rushes into the cave, and a strange thing begins to happen. It is as if the flesh is peeling off of the body. A smell fills the clearing, like a barbecue, and a loud crackling sound like a barbecue fills Torey's ears. The body seems to be on fire. Torey begins to scream, watching the invisible flames eat away the flesh on the body's arms, legs and hands.

1. Why do you think Torey saw this vision?

2. What do you think the author is attempting to say with this vision?

3. Do you think Torey is psychic and truly saw hell? Why or why not?

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