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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. When was Blakinger's sentencing hearing in Chapter 15?

2. In Chapter 17, how long was the drive from Albion to Bedford HIlls?

3. In Chapter 17, what was the only thing Blakinger could take to prison other than her legal papers?

4. What was Dani reading in Chapter 18 when Blakinger met her?

5. Where did Lee, a guard, like to go hiking?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Blakinger get to the bridge she jumped off of in Chapter 11?

2. Where was Blakinger transported when she was transferred to prison in Chapter 17?

3. Who became Blakinger's crossword partners in Chapter 12?

4. In Chapter 17, what were Blakinger's thoughts when they pulled off at a rest stop so she could go to the bathroom?

5. Who was Blakinger's first long-term boyfriend?

6. What did Major Parker do to Blakinger's hair in Chapter 16, and how did Becca fix it?

7. What made Blakinger realize there were no rules in prison in Chapter 17?

8. Why and how did Blakinger get a dog?

9. In Chapter 18, what did Blakinger and Christina wear when they went to the gym for the first time at Bedford?

10. What were some things that led to Blakinger jumping off a bridge in July 2007?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blakinger thought rape was a thing that happened violently in a back alley to an innocent victim. Why did Blakinger not consider the nonconsensual sexual encounters she had as rape?

Essay Topic 2

Occasionally Blakinger directly speaks to readers. This is called “breaking the fourth wall.” In Chapter 6, how does it seem that Blakinger is having a conversation with readers? What is the purpose of breaking the fourth wall?

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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