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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. When were Will and Claire boyfriend and girlfriend?

2. Where was Aimee's favorite vacation?

3. How many people lived in New York City in 2001?

4. What color is Naheed's hair?

5. What does Vanessa's father do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Aimee and her parents move to Los Angeles?

2. On September 9, why is Aimee sad?

3. What are Sergio and another boy doing at 7:46 a.m. on September 9?

4. How has Will tried to help his mom after his father died?

5. On September 10, why does Sergio's father stop by the apartment where Sergio lives with his grandmother?

6. Why is Aimee late starting at her new school?

7. Why does Naheed go to her locker before science class on September 10, and why does it take so long?

8. On September 9, what does Sergio think that his grandmother is doing that morning?

9. How did Will's father die?

10. Why does Sergio decide not to go to school on September 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Will remembers a conversation he had with his father regarding his 10th birthday. What decision did Will have to make regarding guests for his 10th birthday party? What did he learn from his father about doing the right thing? How did that influence the decision Will made about guests at his party?

Essay Topic 3

Will and his family take a trip to Disney World. What does his sister want to do after a ride? What does Will tell her? Why does he tell her "Life doesn't work that way, not even in the Magic Kingdom"? What does he mean by that statement?

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