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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. With whom does Summer run away from her new foster family?

2. Hunter learns that his biological grandfather has been arrested again for what after Nikki has left him?

3. What is the name of Autumn's dad in the novel?

4. What is an impulse control disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pick at one's own skin, often to the extent that damage is caused?

5. After Summer's father is arrested, who is her new foster father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What risks does Autumn take in her first sexual encounter in the novel? What has led to this behavior?

2. How does Autumn feel about the wedding planning for her aunt after Thanksgiving in the novel? Who does she invite over while her aunt is away?

3. Whom does Hunter move in with after leaving his parents' house in the novel? Why? What party does Hunter attend at this time?

4. What stops Hunter from taking the pills at the "pharm party" in the novel? When does he take them?

5. What does Trey tell Autumn about her childhood when he arrives at Aunt Cora's house after the wedding? What does this inspire Autumn to do?

6. What encounter does Hunter have at the Sparks Hometown Christmas Parade in the novel? Who advises him against his actions?

7. Who advises Hunter to let his obsession with his biological father go in the novel? What does he do instead?

8. How does Summer feel about her decision to run away from her foster home in the novel? Why?

9. What leads to the greatest increase in instability for Summer's character in the novel? How does she feel about her situation?

10. Where does Autumn spend Thanksgiving dinner in the novel? How does she feel about this setting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the dangers of pharmaceutical drug abuse and the trend of "pharm parties" in America. What risks does Hunter take by using unknown drugs on Thanksgiving? How does this reflect Hunter's unstable emotional state and the mistakes of his parents?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the differences between Summer's childhood and relationship with her parents from those of her siblings. How has Summer's exposure to her parents affected her interpersonal relationships with others? How does Summer feel about each of her parents?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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