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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. At age fourteen, what type of camp do Jesse's parents send him to?

2. Who does Campbell have on the stand to testify on behalf of Anna?

3. From John Milton's "Paradise Lost", instead of light, what is visible from these flames?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why doesn't Brian want to face Judge DeSalvo's decision?

6. Why does Brian decide not to turn Jesse in as the arsonist?

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

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

9. Why does Jesse start the fires?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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