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

2. On the first day of the hearing, Anna is not there. Where is she found?

3. The second person Sara addresses during her closing statement is ______.

4. Surprisingly, this character stands up in court to speak for the petition.

5. Of the six principles followed by the ethics committee, which one is talked about first?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think the decision pulls Fitzgerald family closer? Why or why not?

2. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

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

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

5. Why can't Julia come to a final recommendation about this case?

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

7. How does Kate's condition during the Arsenic treatment affect Jesse? How does it affect Kate?

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

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

10. Why does Jesse start the fires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How does Anna's actions throughout the story show her as Kate's "keeper"? How does her actions show the opposite? In your opinion is Anna's Kate's keeper or vice versa? Why or why not? Be specific.

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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