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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the Marland house at the end of Chapter 12?

2. What does Mr. Fielding say is life and death?

3. How many theater screens does the local theater have?

4. In Chapter 11, what color pullover is Mr. Campbell wearing?

5. How many times does Christine say that she has driven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A driver’s license can be considered a rite of passage. In what way is a driver’s license considered to be a rite of passage? How does a driver’s license symbolize maturity? What else might a driver’s license represent? How might a driver’s license represent moving from childhood to adulthood.

Essay Topic 2

The death of Mrs. Thompson affects characters in various ways.

a. How does the accident affect Morgan and Remy and change their lives?

b. Does the accident affect Nickie or change his life in any way?

c. How are minor characters affected by the accident?

Essay Topic 3

From the moment that they learn that they are partially responsible for Mrs. Thompson’s death, Remy and Morgan are tormented by guilt. Why do they feel responsible? Why does that make them feel guilty? How does the guilt affect their behavior? How does it affect them emotionally? How is guilt a catalyst that compels them to confess?

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