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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. Izzy just has a break up with whom?

2. Who flies over bike handlebars and needs 82 stitches?

3. Sara is what kind of attorney?

4. How old is Brian when Anna brings this lawsuit?

5. Where is Sara when she is served with the petition on behalf of Anna?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who are Sara and Brian and what do they do for a living?

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

6. After saving someone during a fire call, Brian is upset. Why is he upset? Why does he become a fire fighter?

7. Why is Anna polishing Campbell's door knob?

8. 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?

9. Why does Jesse steal and drive a dump truck?

10. Why does Anna pawn her locket?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Sibling rivalry is present in this story. What are some incidents of this rivalry among the Fitzgerald children and between Julia and Izzy? Talk about how the Fitzgerald sibling rivalry is affected by Kate's illness and Anna's lawsuit.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the various arson situations from the story, including Jesse and Brian's role. Give your reaction to how Brian decides to handle his knowledge of the arsonist's identity.

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