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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Adam say happened to him on his bike, instead of telling the man the truth?

2. What was the religious denomination of Adam's mother when she was growing up? She was allowed to keep this religious affiliation.

3. Inducement ____________ and pre-knowledge interrogatory techniques have failed on Adam in his questioning.

4. Where did the grey man and Adam's father used to go when they would have to talk to each other?

5. Where is Adam lying when the car comes by to try to help him out as he is on his bike journey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At various points of the story, it seems like a very weak person is pitted against someone very powerful - an uneven match-up.

Part 1: Do you think the Farmer/Delmonte family is helpless in their situation? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think the Witness Protection Program is effective? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the 'weaker' people in this story actually 'won' in the long term? (The secret doesn't seem to have gotten out.)

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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