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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 much money still needs to be raised for the Connor Project when Alana confronts Evan?

2. How does Evan's mom know Zoe?

3. What did Evan wait months for the Murphys to do?

4. What does Evan take off his wall after talking with Larry about baseball?

5. Who picked Evan up in their car in December?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Connor get expelled from private school?

6. What does Jared threaten to do to Evan?

7. Why does Connor try to help Evan after he confesses to the Murphys?

8. What does Zoe tell Evan his lies did to his parents?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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