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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 many stars of the Great Bear constellation made up the constellation that Hannah's mother used to tell her about?

2. What plant does Karin have on the windowsill of the room that was Lena's?

3. What color pills does Hannah remember that Jonathan was given at first?

4. What did Jasmin's abductor give Jonathan when he gave Hannah Fraulein Tinky?

5. Why does Hannah wish to speak with Jonathan before she leaves with her grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Matthias remember when he drives Hannah to his house?

2. On pages 215-216, who comes to see Jasmin?

3. What upsets Kirsten in Jasmin's bedroom?

4. How is Jonathan coping at the trauma center?

5. What does Hannah have to say to Jonathan before she leaves with her grandfather, and how does Jonathan respond?

6. Why might Jonathan be mad at Jasmin?

7. What memory does Jasmin have of being very cold at the cabin?

8. Who did Matthias remember interviewing him about Lena, and what did the reporter share with him?

9. What arrangements does Matthias make for Hannah to come stay with him and Karin?

10. What things are in a box that is left at the Beck's doorstep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Accumulation is a literary device that allows an author to gather scattered ideas in a literary work and gradually build on information readers need to know. From whose perspective are various sections told? How does each section add information? How does the use of multiple viewpoints allow the author to use accumulation to advance the plot and provide important details to readers?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Jasmin’s abductor keeps repeating the name Lena and what he wants her to do. How does Jasmin’s abductor use repetition to brainwash her? What other techniques does he use to control her and her thoughts?

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