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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. Where is Adam standing outside of when he is still in Carver on the bike journey?

2. As the rain continues to fall, Adam becomes ____________.

3. The name Adam Farmer means __________ to Adam at this point of his life.

4. What do the old man at the rest stop and the boy look at when the boy stops in Aswell on his bike trip?

5. The boy wants to make the bike trip without any _________, so he puts them in the garbage disposal.

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Adam and his family stop when they were out looking for a motel on their adventure?

2. Why does Adam's arm hurt so much, according to the narrative at the beginning of the section?

3. What is the mild threat that Brint gives to Adam when Adam will not respond to him during the interrogation?

4. What does the rain do to Adam when he is traveling on his bike on his journey?

5. What does the old man tell Adam about the world as he stops off during his bike ride journey?

6. Why didn't Adam share his secret with Amy during this time after he found out what was happening?

7. Who stops to check on Adam when he is lying on the side of the road after being toppled by the troublemakers?

8. What is so special about Benton Falls, the place where Adam decides to spend the night as he continues his bike journey?

9. Who are the other customers in the restaurant where Adam is sitting and eating clam chowder?

10. When does Adam's mother get nervous and upset with him during his times with Amy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The interrogation scenes are a strong and powerful source of details in the story. At the same time, they can be frustrating for the reader.

Part 1: Why do you think the author chose to use interrogation scenes in this book?

Part 2: Do you think the interrogation scenes were necessary to include in this book? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the flashbacks were used in the book? Would it have been more effective to tell the story from start to finish instead? Why or why not?

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

At many times, the family seems to try to cling to normalcy in the flashbacks, even though things are far from normal.

Part 1: Why do you think the family continues to try to be normal?

Part 2: Do you think Adam knows on some level that things weren't actually as normal as they appeared? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might be a negative outcome of pretending that all is well when it actually isn't?

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