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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. Why is Mrs. Zegna wearing an octopus costume?

2. Who is the first responder to Campbell?

3. Why does Anna want six hundred dollars from her parents?

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

5. What size is Campbell's sailboat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Anna say she wants to be in ten years? Why do you think she wants that?

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

5. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

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

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

8. After Taylor's death, Kate looks at pictures and comes across ones of her as a baby/infant. How does she respond?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Several characters change opinions about Anna donating a kidney to her sister Kate. For each character, describe the original stance, the change and the surrounding circumstances (Brian, Dr. Chance). What is Campbell's final stance and why does it change? Give details.

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