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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the government identification number that was used to identity Mr. Grey?

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

3. Which one of the couple in the car has had a stroke and is going to their doctor's appointment?

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

5. ___________ attempts to start a session with Adam during this interrogation transcript section.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adam seems to have a special relationship with Amy Hertz, though he is unable to talk to her during his journey.

Part 1: Why do you think Amy cared for Adam so much during his recollection of their times together?

Part 2: Why is Amy the only person who can calm Adam down when he is frightened?

Part 3: Do you think Amy is a real person or not? Support your answer with proof from the story.

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

Though Adam may not be growing up in the story itself, the story and his memories reveal the course of his life.

Part 1: Why do you think so many Young Adult books focus on coming of age issues?

Part 2: How do you think Adam grows up from the beginning of the book to the end of the book? Or doesn't he?

Part 3: In what ways does Adam come of age in this book? Describe some specific moments which point to Adam growing up.

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