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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 confess to the Murphys after they start fighting amongst themselves?

2. What is the Connor Project fundraiser for?

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

4. What does Alana think will boost engagement with the Connor Project?

5. What surprise guest is at the Murphy's house when Evan goes over for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Connor get expelled from private school?

2. What does Zoe tell Evan she wants for their relationship?

3. Why does Cynthia send Evan's mother a card?

4. Why does Evan go to Capitol Cafe?

5. What does Zoe tell Evan she tried to do when she was little?

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

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

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

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

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 in which you analyze how the author(s) utilize the theme of mental illness in the novel. How is mental illness (anxiety, depression, etc.) depicted in the novel? Use evidence to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you discuss Evan's relationship to nature. How does Evan feel about being in nature, and what affect does it have on him, mentally and emotionally? Use specific evidence from the text to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you discuss Evan's understanding of his personal issues with anxiety. What kinds of things offset Evan's anxiety, and why? In what ways does Evan cope with his anxiety? Use evidence to support your claims.

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