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

2. Who is the second witness called by Campbell?

3. Once Anna returns to the Fitzgerald home and is in bed, who does Sara tell Anna she reminds her of?

4. Who does Anna think is wearing an "I told you so" look after Campbell collapses during the trial?

5. How old is Campbell when his condition is diagnosed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

5. Why does Campbell recall riding in the car with his dad when he looks at the rain through his glass window?

6. What is the focus of Campbell's line of questioning when Sara is on the witness stand?

7. Why is Campbell's service dog acting up in the courtroom?

8. Why does Jesse start the fires?

9. What does Sara say about being a mother to Anna in her closing statement?

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

Anna and Kate both go on dates. Discuss Julia's reaction to Anna's date, and Sara's reaction to Kate's. Give a basis for each reaction from 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

What are your reactions to the situations presented about who influences Anna to bring a lawsuit; why Campbell really has a service dog; the identity of the arsonist; and Kate's desire to just die?

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