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

2. Where does Julia go after talking to Anna and meeting Sara?

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

4. Who does Jesse go to see while driving a dump truck?

5. Who serves papers on Sara?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jesse so fascinated with fire?

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

3. Describe Dr. Chance.

4. Why does Campbell take Anna's case?

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

6. What information tells you Jesse is suicidal?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sara wants Anna to do the right thing. What does Sara think that is? Brian wants to do the right thing for both his daughters. How does he go about doing this? What does he think is the right thing? Does he change his mind? More than once? Support responses with story details.

Essay Topic 2

According to Judge DeSalvo, the courtroom case is about the quality of life versus the sanctity of life, explain whose quality of life and whose sanctity of life he is referring to. He says that there isn't a good answer to which one is more important, the quality or the sanctity of life. He is not even sure if the two are separated. State the judge's findings and explain his rationale.

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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