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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. When Campbell questions Dr. Chance on the witness stand, who, besides the doctor, is fidgeting and hoping for the testimony to end quickly?

2. What is Anna's third grade report on?

3. Who tells Julia that truth is like the woven pattern in her knapsack?

4. Who drops a pen during the trial?

5. How high is Taylor's temperature the night after the hospital prom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Campbell answering the doctor's question about organ donation instead of Sara and Brian?

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

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

5. Why does Judge DeSalvo threaten to have Campbell's service dog removed from the courtroom?

6. What happens before Campbell can answer Julia's question about his dog, after his argument with Anna?

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

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

9. What incident makes Brian realize he is no longer taken aback when disaster strikes?

10. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Campbell dread his draw of Judge DeSalvo for Anna's case? What mistake does Sara make when addressing Judge DeSalvo regarding his daughter? In your opinion, how does Judge DeSalvo's loss benefit and/or hinder Anna's case in the long run?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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