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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. In Chapter 4, how old was the man in a van who followed Miller and tried to talk to her?

2. Where were Miller's parents married?

3. When was the trial scheduled to begin in Chapter 7?

4. How many books had Miller's mother written in Chinese?

5. When Miller was in a play in elementary school, what part did she play?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what was Miller's life like?

2. In Chapter 3, why did Miller start worrying about her character?

3. In the Introduction, how did Miller summarize the rape and assault?

4. What did Miller realize she needed to do at the end of Chapter 7?

5. How did the constant change in hearing dates affect Tiffany in Chapter 5?

6. In Chapter 4, why did Miller feel she was boring compared to her new classmates?

7. Where did Miller find herself when she regained consciousness in Chapter 1?

8. In Chapter 6, what was the first thing that Miller did in weeks?

9. How did Miller describe herself in Chapter 1?

10. What advice did Alaleh give Miller about her behavior in the courtroom in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Writing was one method Miller used to heal from the attack. What other methods did she use to help herself heal? Why was it important to use so many different paths to help her heal?

Essay Topic 2

Sexual assault victims had to have a stronger case than most other victims of other crimes. What did it mean to be a sexual assault victim? What challenges did they face when reporting the crime committed against them?

Essay Topic 3

Miller often felt alone and rejected during the trial. What did Miller learn from two cards that she received? How did that help her understand the difference between what she perceived about her situation and reality?

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