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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes up the annual report that is being described in this final section of the book?

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

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

4. What has Adam done before the interrogation which makes Brint believe he is okay?

5. __________ is very sorry for placing Adam and his mother in a difficult situation.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Adam seems to be a slightly older boy in the story, it also seems he has a lot of connection to his childhood.

Part 1: In what ways is Adam still like a child in the book?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam chooses to sing "Farmer in the Dell" so many times?

Part 3: Do you think Adam is a mature person or an immature person? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

At many points of Adam's journey, he seems to have physical symptoms which make the journey difficult, yet he copes.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam continues to feel unwell as his bike ride continues?

Part 2: Do you think Adam is a strong person or a weak person, based on the physical ailments he continues to have?

Part 3: Adam somehow copes with all of his physical symptoms, which shows his resourcefulness. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

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