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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Morgan come to the Marland home on December 24?

2. What types of chairs are in the room where Morgan tells his dad about his involvement with the stop sign?

3. By Chapter 14, how many weeks has it been since Mrs. Thompson died?

4. What does Remy wear when she, Morgan, and his father go to see Mr. Thompson?

5. What is one crazy idea Mr. Thompson had for a punishment for Remy and Morgan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nickie states that having a role in Mrs. Thompson’s death is the “ultimate cool.” What does Nickie say about managing Mrs. Thompson’s death? Does Nickie seem to have any remorse? What is the only reason Nickie doesn’t want word to get out that he was partly responsible? Why does Nickie think it is the “ultimate cool” to have played a role in Mrs. Thompson’s death?

Essay Topic 2

Some students would have given anything to be able to drive during driver’s ed, and other students would have given anything not to drive. Which students fought over the privilege to drive? What were their motivations for driving? How did circumstance or driving skills affect a student’s desire to drive?

Essay Topic 3

Remy and Mac have differing opinions as to whether she is as guilty as Morgan and Nickie for taking the sign. Why doesn’t Mac think Remy should be held responsible for the theft of the sign? Why does Remy believe she is just as guilty as Nickie and Morgan?

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