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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. Who surprises Campbell with their presence after he tells Brian about his condition?

3. The New Testament James quote is about what?

4. According to Shakespeare, what is lessened by another's anguish?

5. According to Dr. Chance, what significant benefit does Anna receive from the many procedures on behalf of Kate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Brian leave Campbell alone with Julia?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Jesse start the fires?

8. Why do Anna and Campbell laugh during the trial?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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