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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. Who does Dr. Starr want to talk to Conner about?

2. What does Tony come to understand about Conner while they are getting to know each other In Chapter Twenty-six?

3. What does Tony's father ask of him in Chapter Fifty?

4. Why doesn't Emily go to jail over her relationship with Conner?

5. What does Vanessa remember about her mother's bouts with manic-depression?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tony realize about his friendship with Vanessa?

2. What does Vanessa do at dinner that is unusual for her?

3. Why is Vanessa afraid of church?

4. In Chapter Eight, how does Tony describe the other kids in group therapy?

5. Why is Tony in Aspen Springs psychiatric hospital?

6. How does Conner feel about Emily confessing their love to the authorities?

7. How was Todd getting drugs into Aspen Springs?

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

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

10. How does Conner learn about the drug bust?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conner has a history of confusing love and sex. He was molested by his nanny as a child and engaged in a sexual relationship with an older woman before coming to Aspen Springs. His doctor, Dr. Starr, knows of Conner's history. What effect is her behavior having on Conner? Do you think it is appropriate for her to be touching Conner and unbuttoning her shirt in front of him? Why or why not? Is she doing these things on purpose?

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

Tony and Phillip

1) How did Tony meet Phillip?

2) What happened to Phillip?

3) What was the nature of the relationship between Tony and Phillip?

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