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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 Evan notice on the Murphy's coffee table while they are fighting amongst themselves?

2. How many days did Evan's mom let him skip school after he confessed?

3. What does Evan tell Zoe the day after the dinner with his mom?

4. Who sent Alana the fake emails between Evan and Connor?

5. What does Evan tell the Murphys that Connor's suicide note was?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Evan still have trouble doing?

2. How to people react to seeing Connor's supposed suicide letter?

3. Why does a woman at Workout Heaven want to talk to Evan?

4. Why does Connor get expelled from private school?

5. What does Jared say Connor's death has done for Evan?

6. What does Evan confess to the Murphys after the letter is published?

7. What was Evan's main goal involving Zoe after he confessed?

8. Why does Connor flee from Miguel's room?

9. What is the fundraiser that Evan and Alana launch for?

10. Who is Evan surprised to see at the Murphy's for dinner one night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Evan's attitude toward people and relationships. Be sure to include how and why his attitude changes throughout the narrative.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore how Evan's relationship to and understanding of Connor Murphy changes throughout the novel. Cite specific moments from the text to help support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring how Evan's relationship with his mother changes throughout the novel. Be sure to cite specific points within the narrative to help support your ideas.

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