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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. What is Julia's last name?

2. Campbell tells his father to speed up the windshield wipers, but his father tells him "when you drive, you can ______."

3. According to Anna, what exists if someone can see it?

4. After recovering from his collapse, where does Campbell meet his client?

5. According to Campbell, the only voice the court should listen to is whose?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brian leave Campbell alone with Julia?

2. Why does Anna think Campbell is invisible as a child?

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

4. Why does Anna remind Sara of herself?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

"Ten years from now, I'd like to be Kate's sister." Besides the obvious, discuss what Anna's statement after the courts adjournment means, based on what you read in the story.

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