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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 Torey feel about Anton's hope that he will fulfill his dream of going back to school and getting a teaching degree?
2. Why does it seem that Sheila is so worried about getting the wrong answers?
3. Who does Shelia live with?
4. What does Torey do to Shelia when it is time for lunch?
5. Which of the following is the best description of Torey's room right after the incident with the goldfish?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Torey stop asking Sheila questions about the scars she sees on her body as she bathes her?
2. Who does Shelia live with and what events transpired to lead to her current living arrangement?
3. What does Torey do to relieve the stress she experiences from her day with the children?
4. How does Torey view the children with which she works?
5. What scene do Torey and Anton walk in on after they hear the shriek and Tyler runs into the room screaming about eyes and the new girl?
6. What topic never comes up in the classroom that surprise Torey and why does this surprise Torey?
7. What is Torey's class comprised of in relation to the other students in the school?
8. In what way does Ed Somers temporarily assuage the situation between Mr. Collins and Torey?
9. How does Torey start each morning and what happens during this time?
10. What does Torey read in the article from the newspaper and what does this lead her to predict?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what way did Sheila respond to learning social skills through reading? Do you think this was an appropriate teaching tool? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways is the relationship between Torey and Sheila fragile? In what ways is it strong? Does it seem to get stronger throughout the book or does it depend on the situation? Why do you think this way?
Essay Topic 3
Do you think Sheila should have been placed in foster care? Why or why not?
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