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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. How did Fuselier say the situation at Columbine compared to the situation at Waco, Texas?

2. What was the message of the sign from the Science Room window?

3. What was the significant event for the families of the victims on Thursday following the shooting?

4. How long did the shooting outside the library last?

5. What did the attorney tell the Klebolds they should expect?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was FBI Special Agent Dwayne Fuselier "on edge" the Monday after the prom?

2. Describe the area known as "the commons," including its purpose.

3. Where is Nate Dykeman when he learned of the shooting and what was his reaction?

4. List three aspects of Dylan's appearance.

5. Describe Dave Sanders' time at the Columbine Lounge, how he was different from most of the men there, and what was important to him.

6. What were Patrick's injuries and how did he get out of the school?

7. What were some of the things people believed caused Dylan and Eric to shoot their classmates and where did Dylan and Eric fall on that list of causes?

8. Describe the conversation Nate Dykeman had with Dylan's father, Tom Klebold.

9. Who was Dwayne Fuselier and what prompted him to go to Columbine on the day of the shooting?

10. Describe Mr. DeAngelo's reaction when the students began applauding as he took the podium at the Light of the World Catholic Church.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the efforts of the community to recover. What was the Columbine Curse, how did it come into being, and what got blamed on the curse? Why do you believe this was a popular idea?

Essay Topic 2

What was the popular myth circulated about Cassie Bernall's death? What was the truth? Why did the churches continue to tell the myth as fact? What were the reactions of her parents both to the myth and to the truth?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the myths that arose following the shooting. Why were some of these myths perpetrated? Why did the public seize the ideas that Dylan and Eric were Goth, were picked on, and were targeting specific kids as victims? What was wrong with those ideas?

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