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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 does Jem's son know about Jem?

2. Why does Jem talk to Britney until so late in the night?

3. Why is Jem not worried about what her son struggles with?

4. What does Anne say Jem's gift could remind people to do?

5. Why doesn't Britney's brother live with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Jem not able to go to the cremation of Spider?

2. What good does Anne say can come from Jem's gift?

3. How does Karen respond when she hears about Jem's power?

4. How does Jem feel when Spider says others may have Jem's gift?

5. Why does Jem stop hanging out in the places kids go when they have nothing to do?

6. What does Jem say when Britney asks her about her foster mother?

7. What happens when Jem tries to eat after splitting up from Spider?

8. Why is it so ironic for Britney to help Jem?

9. What does Jemma demand in return for her story to the police?

10. Why do Jem and Spider look so guilty to the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security are two themes present in this book. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

How does Jem show her persistant nature, and what effect does this attribute have on other people in her life?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of relationship did Spider have with his family members, and how did that affect his actions?

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