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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did Mia's father say that Gramps had exerted pressure on him to change his life?

2. What song did they close Kerry's funeral with?

3. From what illness did Great-Aunt Glo die?

4. When did Mia's father start playing drums?

5. What is the name of the summer music camp that Kim suggested Mia go to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Adam prevented from seeing Mia when he arrives at the hospital? How does he respond?

2. How does Mia respond to Gran's visit in the ICU after her second surgical procedure?

3. How would you compare Mia with her mother?

4. What does Gramps tell Mia in the ICU that feels like a blessing to her? Why does she feel this way?

5. How is Adam's plot involving costumes from the supply closet met by Kim and by Mia?

6. Why did Mia once have an emotional fight with Adam about Kim?

7. How is Great-Aunt Glo's funeral described?

8. Where does Mia go to search for Teddy at 10:40 p.m.? Why?

9. How does Mia describe Kerry Gifford's character?

10. Why does Brooke Vega come to the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the narrative point of view that is employed in If I Stay. Why is this narrative point of view warranted? How would the novel change if related from a different narrative perspective? In what ways does this narrative point of view connect to the story's plot?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the actions, objectives, and obstacles of Adam's attempt to bypass the head nurse and enter the ICU unit. Why does Adam wish to bypass the nurse? How does he go about doing so? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What are the circumstances that enable the car accident that Mia is injured by? Why is Mia's family driving on the day of the accident? Where are they going? With whom do they collide? Why?

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