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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. What did Phillip do for a living?

2. Who was supplying Todd with drugs?

3. In Chapter Forty-four, what level will Tony, Conner, and Vanessa reach if they have successful meetings with their parents?

4. What does Conner do with most of his time?

5. Who spoke with the authorities after Conner tried to kill himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Conner think about when he achieves Level Three?

2. How was Todd getting drugs into Aspen Springs?

3. What happens between Conner and his mother during their visit?

4. How do Conner's parents behave during their visit?

5. Who is Paul and how does he assist Vanessa in Chapter Six?

6. What happens in Vanessa's room between Vanessa and Paul?

7. How are Conner and his twin sister, Cara, different?

8. Why is Tony in Aspen Springs psychiatric hospital?

9. How did Conner achieve Level One?

10. In Chapter Seven, Dr. Starr asks Conner why he has been committed to Aspen Springs. What does he tell her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the wilderness challenge and how it works. Who gets to attend the challenge? What will they do while there? What are the conditions like? What happens when they finish?

Essay Topic 2

As the novel progresses it is apparent that Tony and Vanessa have developed feelings for each other. However, Tony is portrayed as being gay. What happens between the two characters? Is Tony gay? Why might Tony be confused about his sexuality? Why might Vanessa be hesitant to express her feelings for Tony?

Essay Topic 3

What has happened to Tony in his life:

1) Where is Tony's father?

2) Where is Tony's mother?

3) What happened to Tony at the hands of his mother's ex-boyfriend?

4) How does Tony use his sexuality to get what he wants?

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