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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. In Campbell's apartment, what is the Judge trying to get to on the other side of the glass?

2. Where does Kate meet Taylor Ambrose?

3. Brian arrives at an accident scene to find which one of his team working the jaws of life?

4. Who is writing Kate's eulogy?

5. Whose name are Anna and Campbell laughing at?

Short Essay Questions

1. Anna gives a reason why Sara doesn't know Kate asks Anna to kill her. What is the reason?

2. When Sara whispers "we're going to lose her" to Brian, why is she talking about either Anna or Kate?

3. Why is Anna not at court the morning of the hearing?

4. Why does Izzy think there is hope for Campbell as he leaves with Julia for dinner?

5. How is Kate treated while shopping for her prom dress and hair style?

6. Why is Brian so upset once he gets on the accident scene?

7. Who says it's not suicide if you are already dying? What is this in response to?

8. Why do you think Judge DeSalvo makes everyone leave Kate's room before he talks with her?

9. Why do you think Anna hugs Sara before telling her she can't accept the deal?

10. Why are Campbell and Anna arguing before court starts the next day?

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

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

Everyone asks Campbell about his service dog, even Julia. He never gives an entirely truthful response, but the responses vary depending on who asks and how. Why do the responses vary and why aren't they truthful? Use details from the story.

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