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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. Where does Hettie live?

2. What does Hettie use the bird for?

3. Where does Sexton go when his mother sends him out?

4. What does Sexton say he thinks Didi really is after hearing what she thinks she is?

5. What do people call Hettie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sexton want to kill himself?

2. How does Sexton meet Didi?

3. What brings Didi great joy when she gets to her apartment?

4. What do the girls think Hettie is going to do with the bird they bring her?

5. What does Mrs. Robbins say happened to Didi's family?

6. Why do the girls get angry with Hettie?

7. What happens when Sexton leaves Didi's apartment?

8. How does Sexton show his compassion when he sees Billy?

9. Why does Hettie think Sexton can show her where Didi is?

10. What does Didi say about her family when Sexton comments on a picture of them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance and meaning of the title of this book, and how was it weaved into the story line?

Essay Topic 2

Sexton endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons did he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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