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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 does Adam want to talk to in order to calm his nerves?

2. Adam believes the dog's intention is to topple the bike, send it askew, and have him crash into the road, his _________.

3. Adam yells out that he is going __________, even though he answers himself that this is not going to happen.

4. Where is Adam's friend at the moment, so he cannot call her in order to talk to her?

5. What has gotten wet as a result of the weather that starts up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brint tell Adam when he finds out Adam has been refusing all of things he has been refusing?

2. The mention of the names causes Adam to end the interrogation. What are the names which cause Adam to end the questioning?

3. What does the man on the phone tell Adam about what he has been doing all day?

4. What is Adam relieved to see about the long, level, and straight road before him when he is on his bike?

5. What is the conversation Adam has with himself as the rain begins to pour heavily on his bike journey?

6. What questions does Adam want Brint to answer for him, though Brint does not answer them?

7. Even though Adam has enough money to take a bus to go see his dad, why does he choose to go by bike instead?

8. What was the last Numbers game that Adam and Amy played together?

9. What does the final report have to say about the future of Adam in the hospital?

10. Why does Adam get mad at the boy as he is watching an interaction between the boy and his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Adam Farmer is seen to be a bit of a frightened person at times, other times he demonstrates bravery.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam is seen as a frightened person? What is the proof he is fearful?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam could also been seen as a very brave person? Cite your proof.

Part 3: Do you think Adam is a brave person or a frightened person? Or is he a mix of the two?

Essay Topic 2

Adam seems to be chasing his memories just as much as Dr. Brint is. Adam has no idea who he is at first, so the interrogations allow him to investigate his own life as well.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam has troubles remembering his true name and identity?

Part 2: Do you think Adam wants to remember his old life anymore? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think there's any chance that Adam can be a normal and well-adjusted boy anymore? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The question of identity is one that continues to be asked throughout the story.

Part 1: Do you think that identity can only be defined in one way? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think a person's identity can change? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it's healthy to have more than one identity? Why or why not?

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