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

2. When court is adjourned for the day during the hearing, Anna needs a ride. Who offers her a ride back to the fire station?

3. Judge DeSalvo states that everyone in this case debates the quality of life versus the _____ of life.

4. What are Anna and Campbell arguing about in the courthouse?

5. What is Anna's third grade report on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Brian leave Campbell alone with Julia?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Kate, Anna and Jesse all want to be someone else other than who they are. Why? Include details about when they feel this way and why.

Essay Topic 3

Towards the end of the story, explain the significance of the rain to Campbell, Jesse, Anna, Brian, and Sara. Support your responses with details from the story. How does the rain signify conclusion/closure for the fire theme that is used throughout the story? Symbolism is something the author uses to represent certain ideas or thoughts. In the story, what does rain symbolize? Use story details to support your statement. Is the symbol used destructively or constructively, meaning does it bring life, bring hope, bring hopelessness or despair?

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