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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. To what does Tony attribute Conner's dizziness?

2. What comforts Conner after talking with Tony?

3. Who does Conner see at the movies?

4. What does Vanessa's father reveal in his letter?

5. Who accompanies Tony, Conner, and Carmella to the movies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Tony and Vanessa in Chapters Seventy-seven and Seventy-eight?

2. What does Vanessa realize about her time at wilderness camp?

3. What does Dr. Starr think when Conner says he doesn't want to go home for Easter?

4. What is Tony's response to Conner's questions about his sexuality?

5. Why is Tony worried about Conner?

6. What happens when Conner goes home for the weekend?

7. What positive thing does Vanessa decide to do when visiting her grandmother?

8. What advice does Conner give to Tony about his sexual feelings toward Vanessa?

9. What happens during group therapy that shocks Dr. Starr and intensifies the attraction between Conner and Vanessa?

10. What was the nature of Tony and Phillip's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a part of obtaining Level One, the teens had to attend church with the group. How do each of the main characters feel about church and faith? Why do you think the author has included God and faith in the book and in the level system of Aspen Springs?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the tasks at wilderness challenge bring the teens together as a group. Are the shared tasks a metaphor? If yes, what do they represent?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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