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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 did Eden invite Andy to do one summer day when he was off from work?
2. Where is Andrew thinking of taking his son camping?
3. What work did Jim do?
4. What was the name of the main business in the town where Andrew grew up?
5. What happened to Andrew's mother in the grocery store in the days before she died?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who discovered Andrew's mother died?
2. How did Sean react when Eden broke up with him?
3. How does Andrew remember protecting his mother the night Jim was killed?
4. What does Andrew dream about the night of his mother's funeral?
5. Describe the relationship between Andrew and Martha.
6. Why did Eden think she would die young?
7. What bothers Chief DeSalvo about the Close case?
8. Describe Eden's physical appearance the summer she gave up being a tomboy.
9. In what way was Andy confused by Eden's change in behavior on the first day of school when he was a senior?
10. What is Edith's reaction when Andrew knocks on her door and wants to visit Eden?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What important information does Andrew learn about his mother and father when he returns home? What particular personal items make him more aware of his parents' inner lives? How does this knowledge affect him? Quote the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the conflict between Andrew and Edith Close. Why does Edith want him to stay away from Eden? How does Andrew escalate the conflict by disregarding her wishes? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
What gifts does Andrew bring Eden? Why does she refuse to accept most of them? Which one does she accept that changes her life forever? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.
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