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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 running list has Shannon's parents kept up throughout Christmas morning?

2. How much of Evie's money is waiting for Shannon at the post office?

3. Who really shoots Shannon in the face?

4. What landmark do Brandy, Manus, and Shannon visit in Utah?

5. Why do Shannon's parents purchase these particular gifts for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. If she cannot be beautiful, what does Shannon say she wants to be?

2. What is the truth about both Shane's and Shannon's accidents?

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

4. Why does Brandy decide to become a woman?

5. What part does Evie play in the story?

6. How does Shannon describe the scene when she discovers Seth breaking into Evie's house?

7. Where does Shannon go after burning the house down with Manus in tow?

8. What plan does Shannon concoct in a final attempt to kill Brandy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brandy is inspired by Miss Rona's idea of ripping yourself open and sewing yourself shut. What exactly does Miss Rona say needs to be done? Why is Brandy inspired by her ordeal? How has Miss Rona's ordeal been reflected in Brandy? How has it reflectedd in Shannon or Evie? Has Miss Rona escaped the societal trap of sameness?

Essay Topic 2

Shannon and Brandy's parents are strange people. How do they treat Shannon and Brandy as children? How do Shannon and Brandy remember their childhood? Why are their parents so obsessed with Shane after his death? How does their behavior alienate Shannon? Are their parents an examples of how we are all products of products of products? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Is P.F.L.A.G a real organization? Do some research on the organization. If not, find a comparable rights group and research into their structure. How does the organization work? What are their outreach programs? Are there testimonials from parents, like Shannon and Shane's parents about dealing with prejudice or loss? Be sure to cite your information.

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