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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. Why can't Patty see her grandmother the week after her visit in Chapter 5?

2. How does Patty surprise Ruth in Chapter 10?

3. How does Patty view people?

4. What has Mr. Bergen never shown Grandpa Fried?

5. Why does Patty go to the store in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Patty attempt to gain attention from other characters?

2. In Chapter 9, why does Patty lie to her father and the FBI?

3. What is the result of Patty's visit to the beautician?

4. What happens when Freddy is seen with Patty in Chapter 10?

5. How does Ruth stun Miss Laud?

6. Why doesn't Mr. Bergen like Grandpa Fried?

7. Why does Mr. Bergen treat Patty differently in Chapter 16?

8. What prayer does Patty offer in Chapter 3?

9. Why does Patty lie to Sister Parker in Chapter 4?

10. What explanation does Patty give for assisting Anton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the roles of good and evil defined in the novel? According to the townspeople, who or what is "good" and "evil", and why? According to Patty, who or what is "good" and "evil", and why? How do the townspeople's definitions of good and evil differ from Patty's definitions of good and evil?

Essay Topic 2

How does Patty develop a sense of bravery and self-confidence in the novel? What events increase her self-esteem and bravery? Which factors prohibit Patty from developing self-confidence? What role do uncontrollable circumstances play in Patty's development of bravery and self-confidence?

Essay Topic 3

What cycle relating to violence is evident in the novel? How is loneliness linked to jealousy and anger? How does anger progress into hatred, cruelty and violence? How does Patty manage to break this cycle of violence at the end of the novel?

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