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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. Brian is a _______.

2. When Campbell meets Anna for the first time in his office, why does he think Anna is there to see him?

3. In Annaism, who is jealous of the stars?

4. How much is the check Zanne presents for Kate's bills?

5. Where does the idea to have a child to help Kate come from.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What information tells you Jesse is suicidal?

5. Why is Jesse so fascinated with fire?

6. Why does Anna pawn her locket?

7. Why does Campbell take Anna's case?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the sibling dynamics between Izzy and Julia and Zanne and Sara? How do these relationships affect how Julia and Sara deal with other people?

Essay Topic 2

According to the book, what is fire? Pick several characters from the book (Jesse, Brian, Anna, Campbell) and describe how this theme runs through their lives. Next, discuss how the theme of fire is used by the author throughout the entire book.

Essay Topic 3

How does Anna's actions throughout the story show her as Kate's "keeper"? How does her actions show the opposite? In your opinion is Anna's Kate's keeper or vice versa? Why or why not? Be specific.

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