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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the psychiatrist say it is pointless for Dr. Summer to see Hatter?
(a) None of these.
(b) Because she refuses to speak to anyone.
(c) Because he does not know her.
(d) Because she has already injured him once.

2. On what condition does the Reformatory psychiatrist agree to let Dr. Summer return and stay where he wishes?
(a) That Dr. Summer takes full responsibility for Hatter's reform.
(b) That Dr. Summer takes responsibility for his own safety.
(c) That Dr. Summer no longer fights with the guards or inmates.
(d) That Dr. Summer work closely with him on Hatter's reform.

3. Who summons Mango to help Dr. Summer settle into his new cottage?
(a) Dr. Levory.
(b) Dr. Levitt.
(c) Dr. Winton.
(d) Dr. Levering.

4. What do the letters ask of Dr. Summer?
(a) Dr. Summer is asked to drop the charges against Hatter Fox.
(b) Dr. Summer is asked to be the State Reformatory's doctor.
(c) Dr. Summer is asked to help Hatter Fox.
(d) Dr. Summer is asked to do an evaluation of Hatter Fox for a case against her.

5. Who is Dr. Summer called in to treat when he meets Hatter?
(a) Another girl who Hatter has injured in a fight.
(b) A girl who has slit her wrists.
(c) A boy who has slit his wrists.
(d) Hatter, who has been wounded in a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Summer describe the way Hatter is kept?

2. Why does Dr. Summer beg Hatter to eat lunch in her cell?

3. When does Dr. Summer call the psychiatrist at the Reformatory?

4. What does Dr. Summer see when he looks up from the floor?

5. How does the psychiatrist explain Hatter's extreme punishment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hatter's feelings toward Dr. Summer now that he has returned. Are these feelings a surprise? Why or why not?

2. What happens to break Hatter's calm demeanor and the pleasant mood during Christmas Eve dinner?

3. Why is Hatter visibly nervous about being at the diner near the University?

4. Why does Dr. Levering decide it would be good for Hatter to eat lunch in the cafeteria? What happens?

5. What evidence does the reader have that Hatter Fox is clever and strong? Is there evidence that she is criminal and hopeless?

6. What does Rhinehart tell Dr. Summer about Hatter's wounds? Is there evidence that the wounds are the cause of her illness? Why or why not?

7. What story does Dr. Summer tell Rhinehart in the infirmary? Why is it important?

8. What reason does Claude tell Dr. Summer that Hatter is chained to the cot when Dr. Summer arrives at Hatter's cell? How does Dr. Summer react?

9. Why does Rhinehart tell Hatter the story about the witch? What purpose does it serve?

10. How does Dr. Summer react to the small piece of history that Hatter shares with him on Christmas Eve?

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