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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many annual questionings have been done on Adam according to the final report?

2. Adam realizes it is not the manner of ________ that matters on his journey, but that he reaches Rutterburg as soon as possible.

3. For how long has Adam been calling the number at the Hertz house, or so he thinks he's been calling that number?

4. The report states that it is __________ to get the sought after information from Adam.

5. Adam's arm hurts from the _______ used on him at the hospital during his withdrawal period.

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

At several points during the novel, Adam talks about becoming a writer when he grows up.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam wants to be a writer when he grows up?

Part 2: Do you think Adam would be a good writer or a good journalist? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does this say about Adam's feelings toward his father than he too wants to be a writer?

Essay Topic 3

Adam is a boy that seems to have just one purpose at the beginning of the book - to go see his father.

Part 1: Why does Adam want to go see his father? What are his reasons for traveling to see his father?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam wants to take his bike instead of another route?

Part 3: Why doesn't Adam call his father and ask him to pick him up instead of traveling to see his father?

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