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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saw Amy and Adam during their last Number game together, even though they were unable to complete it?

2. ___________ was proud of Anthony for doing the right thing even though it meant giving up his career.

3. Brint again asks for details about Adam's father's ____________, which disturbs Adam.

4. The man who answers at Amy's house says that he has had that phone number for how long?

5. Adam has been refusing to get out of __________, according to the interrogation transcript.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conversations with Dr. Brint at times seem harsh and yet eventually Adam does seem to remember more and reveal more.

Part 1: Why do you think Dr. Brint is so keen on finding out what Adam knows about his life?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam trusts Dr. Brint enough to continue talking with him?

Part 3: What are some ideas as to who Dr. Brint really is? Is he a good guy or a bad guy? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Paul refers to his medication at various points of the story, pointing to some sort of mental disorder.

Part 1: What kind of medication do you think Paul might be taking?

Part 2: Why doesn't Paul want to take his medication at the start of the story? Does this seem to be a wise decision? Why or why not?

Part 3: How might the story have been different had Paul taken his medication?

Essay Topic 3

In a very real sense, Adam loses everything in this story - his identity, his mind, and his family.

Part 1: Do you think Adam had any chance of being a normal kid with a normal upbringing? Why or why not?

Part 2: Do you think Adam's parents made the right decision to go into witness protection? Why or why not?

Part 3: How else might Adam's parents have dealt with the situation in order to keep Adam's life normal and stable?

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