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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 does Jem stop seeing the numbers?

2. What does Jem do when Spider arrives at the church?

3. What is Vic's last name?

4. How does Spider die?

5. What is Simon's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Jem angry with the police?

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

3. What makes Jem think that Spider is killed when captured?

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

5. How does Karen die?

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

7. Why does Jem reject the idea of turning herself into the police?

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

9. What makes Jem consider suicide?

10. How does Jem get some money in the woods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

What did Jem learn from her lonely trek in the woods, and how did this change her life?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of special needs children was central to this plot. How did this theme affect the main characters, and why do you think this was such an important theme for the author to present with this book.

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