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

Short Answer Questions

1. Adam realizes that his mother's sadness was actually __________, not the sadness he thought he saw.

2. Brint tells Adam he must face ____________ or else everything will come to a halt.

3. The wind that is coming up Adam's leg as he bikes is like a ___________.

4. Brint tells Adam the sessions and the ___________ are helping him to progress more.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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