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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. Anna is upset with Campbell because during the trial, Campbell tells her he needs who to testify?

2. Despite, tugging, and frantic movement Campbell ignores this character while questioning witnesses.

3. When court is adjourned (after Campbell's recovery), who does Campbell ask to take Anna home?

4. According to Shakespeare, what is quickly "trodden out"?

5. After Vern says Judge DeSalvo is on the war path, who finds out they are the next witness?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Brian leave Campbell alone with Julia?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

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

9. Why does Campbell prolong his questioning of Dr. Chance?

10. To what does Sara compare her decision about Anna being Kate's donor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Today, most children file for emancipation for financial or educational reasons. In the story, Anna wants medical emancipation. Describe what medical emancipation means in this story. Now discuss the different views on why the petition is granted, why the petition is not be granted? Write an additional paragraph why you support or do not support the petition and why.

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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