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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the argument, what does Shannon want to do?
(a) She wants to go outside and get her clothes off the line.
(b) She wants to run away with Shane.
(c) She wants to go downstairs and calm everyone down.
(d) She wants to burn the house down.

2. What is the only sound Shannon can still make that is generally understood by others?
(a) The word "yes."
(b) Her name.
(c) The word "no."
(d) Laughter.

3. What do Shannon and Brandy discover in the trunk of Manus's car?
(a) They find that Manus's trunk is full of food.
(b) They find that Manus is being suffocated by pillows.
(c) They find that Manus is surrounded by mementos of his childhood.
(d) The find that Manus's trunk is full of money.

4. What saves Shane's life from the bullet that should have killed him?
(a) His book on Miss Rona.
(b) Evie's horrible aim.
(c) His necklace.
(d) Manus jumping in front of him.

5. After setting the fire, what feeling overwhelms Shannon?
(a) A feeling of horror.
(b) A feeling of control.
(c) A feeling of shame.
(d) A feeling of nervousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Seth Thomas?

2. What has the family agreed upon regarding Christmas gifts?

3. What does Shannon demand in her letter to Evie?

4. What does Shannon find in Brandy's Miss Rona book?

5. Who does Seth think shot Shannon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shannon leave for the unconscious Brandy?

2. What is Seth Thomas's true identity?

3. What part does Evie play in the story?

4. Why does Shane leave home in the first place?

5. Why does Shannon burn Evie's house down?

6. What has "Shane" bought Shannon for Christmas?

7. What kind of tasks does Brandy and Shannon's father make them perform as children?

8. Why does Brandy decide to become a woman?

9. Why is Shannon shocked to see the picture on the Rhea sister's stereo?

10. Why does Manus's career as a police officer end?

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