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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. Why does Heidi leave the Murphy's early?

2. What is the Connor Project fundraiser's monetary goal?

3. When does the Epilogue take place?

4. Who is paying attention to Zoe when she plays at the open mic?

5. What does Zoe do to Evan when she shows up on his doorstep unexpectedly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Connor find his family doing at the end of the novel?

2. What does Jared tell Evan after he finds out he confessed to the Murphys?

3. What does Evan's mother discover about him without his help?

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

5. Why does Evan post a selfie for the first time?

6. Why is Evan in a constant state of anxiety and apprehension for months after he confessed?

7. What does Alana tell Evan happened after his speech?

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

9. Where does Evan go after he confesses to the Murphys?

10. What does Jared threaten to do to Evan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author(s) narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you analyze the fictitious version of Connor Murphy that Evan pretends to have been friends with. How is Evan's version of Connor different from the real one? Use specific evidence from the text to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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