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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 notices that they are being shot at in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 3, when will Maddy be 18?

3. How old does Red remember Maddy was when she thought she had to ring the doorbell every time you left or came home?

4. What channel did Red and her mother always use on walkie-talkies?

5. Who does Oliver ask to sweep up the broken glass?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Red know that Simon is drunk in Chapter 1?

2. How does the group cover broken windows in Chapter 12?

3. How do Maddy and Red pack their suitcases?

4. What does the sniper want, and what does Oliver think the sniper wants?

5. What does Reyna do when Oliver tells her to make a quick turn?

6. How does the group find the walkie-talkie so they can speak with the sniper?

7. What suggestions are there for getting help when a tire blows on the RV?

8. What happens after the spare is put on the RV?

9. What resources does the group manage to find among the things they packed for their trip?

10. What plan does Simon suggest, and why does Oliver think his plan will not work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Red feels guilt and regret regarding her mother’s death. Why does Red feel guilt and regret regarding her mother’s death?

Essay Topic 2

Oliver begins blaming everyone for their situation and makes some reckless decisions. How does Oliver’s behavior change as the situation in the RV drags on? How does the stress of the situation affect Oliver and his behavior?

Essay Topic 3

Don and Joyce Wright are killed. Why are they killed? Why does Oliver blame everyone except himself for their deaths?

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