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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. Who learns that his father is upset because Kristina has been in contact about another of her schemes in the beginning of the novel?

2. What is the name of the foster-mother Summer has in the beginning of the novel?

3. What is the name of Autumn's aunt with whom she lives?

4. Where does Summer live when she is introduced in the novel?

5. What is the name of the radio station where Hunter works as an on-air personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What upsets Autumn about her aunt's evolving relationship with Liam in the novel?

2. Who does Summer first become intimate with in the novel? How is this event described?

3. Describe Autumn's emotional status in the beginning of the novel. What is the cause of Autumn's feelings of isolation?

4. Why is Nikki upset about her family in the beginning of the novel? How does Hunter relate?

5. How do Hunter's insecurities about his family impact his current relationship in the novel?

6. Describe Autumn's childhood and family life in the novel. Where does she live and with whom?

7. Describe the character of Cora Shepherd in the novel. How did Autumn come into Cora's custody?

8. Describe the character of Trey Shepherd. What was Trey's relationship with Kristina like?

9. Describe the character of Kristina Snow Shepherd. What is Kristina's history in the Crank series? How is Kristina viewed by her children?

10. What does Autumn know about her biological parents in the beginning of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the relationship between Nikki and Hunter in the narrative. How has Hunter's past and family impacted his ability to be secure in his relationships? How has Nikki's past affected her relationships? How do each of their families compare?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss examples of symbolism and imagery in the narrative. What does the stranger at the talent show represent to Hunter? What is symbolized by Hunter's infidelity with Leah in the narrative? What does Kristina represent symbolically to each of her children?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the career of author Ellen Hopkins and discuss the principle characters, subjects and themes in the Crank series. How old is Kristina Snow when she is introduced in the first novel, Crank? What are the effects of Kristina's actions in the first two novels? How do the first two novels of the series relate to the subjects in Fallout?

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