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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. Shakespeare writes to never doubt that "I ____".

2. Where does Julia take Anna for a talk?

3. Who does not sign off on the bone marrow transplant after Kate's relapse?

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

5. What is the first name of Sara's sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Anna pawn her locket?

3. Why does Anna go to Kate's room while her dad helps a patient at the hospital?

4. Why does Brian tell Anna that there is an extra bed at the fire station?

5. What information tells you Jesse is suicidal?

6. What's it like when Sara takes Kate to the hospital where she is diagnosed with leukemia for the first time?

7. Why does Campbell take Anna's case?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Towards the end of the story, explain the significance of the rain to Campbell, Jesse, Anna, Brian, and Sara. Support your responses with details from the story. How does the rain signify conclusion/closure for the fire theme that is used throughout the story? Symbolism is something the author uses to represent certain ideas or thoughts. In the story, what does rain symbolize? Use story details to support your statement. Is the symbol used destructively or constructively, meaning does it bring life, bring hope, bring hopelessness or despair?

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

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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