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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. In Chapter 5, how far did Blakinger ride her bike to vomit after dinner?

2. When was the first time that Blakinger had a Big Mac?

3. According to the Rockefeller drug laws, what was the minimum punishment for having four or more ounces of hard drugs?

4. In Chapter 6, how many books were allowed per person?

5. Which one of Blakinger's cellmates at the county jail sent her a letter about prison so if Blakinger was sent there, she would know what to expect?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blakinger describe her mother?

2. In Chapter 5, why was Blakinger hiding behind a bush?

3. How does Blakinger describe being in jail at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. What else did Blakinger have with her when a cop stopped her in Chapter 1, and what did she do with it?

5. When did Mark break off his skating partnership with Blakinger, and how did she take the break up?

6. What happened to Blakinger's dog, Charlotte?

7. What problems was Blakinger having at the beginning of Chapter 1?

8. Who was Mary Jane, and why and how did Blakinger get to know her?

9. When did Blakinger marry Alex, and what was the ceremony like?

10. What would Blakinger and other prisoners do with contraband items during a cell inspection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blakinger’s regrets bothered her in jail. What were her regrets? Why did they bother her more and cause more fear than the physical dangers she faced in jail?

Essay Topic 2

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of Corrections in Ink, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Blakinger’s life was redeemed and she had a second chance to have a productive life. Why does Blakinger believe she succeeded when others did not?

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