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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 wants to talk to Campbell after the meeting in the Judge DeSalvo's office?

2. On the last morning of the trial, it's raining and Jesse is running in the rain to where?

3. What does the nurse think Kate is drinking in the hospital when she goes to get her kidney's checked out?

4. How much money do the guys at fire station raise for Kate's bills?

5. Following a fire call that takes him to the hospital, Brian returns to the fire station and on the rooftop witnesses a ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Kate and Anna are training for the Guinness book of world records. Why do they end up talking about death?

2. Why does Brian get so upset when they respond to the girl and boy using drugs?

3. What is it like on the first night when Anna moves in with her dad at the fire station?

4. Why does Julia barge into Campbell's office after she is assigned to Anna's case?

5. Sara is at the hair salon, when asked about a baby name. Why hasn't she picked one out? What is the reason for the pregnancy?

6. Why does Anna compare water evaporating to a soul?

7. What is a four letter word for vessel and why does Anna respond as such?

8. Why does Anna feel she is never sick enough?

9. Why does Anna pawn her locket?

10. How does Sara feel when she is served papers by the sheriff about Anna's lawsuit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Ten years from now, I'd like to be Kate's sister." Besides the obvious, discuss what Anna's statement after the courts adjournment means, based on what you read in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Julia and Campbell has trouble interacting on a personal and professional level. Use story details to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Let's take a look at the Fitzgerald Family dynamics. What is Jesse's life like before Kate is diagnosed with leukemia? What changes? What is Anna's life like when Kate is well; when Kate is sick? Discuss the relationship changes that occur during the story between Anna and Jesse, Anna and Kate, Jesse and Kate. How does Kate's illness affect her parents' marriage? Give details to support each response.

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