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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. Why can the reader infer that many people view Torey's work as frustrating and sad?

2. What does Torey try to use with Shelia during her math time?

3. What does Torey do with Sheila after school?

4. What present does Torey give to Sheila?

5. Who will Sheila be riding the bus with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Torey tell the children about the Kobold box?

2. What happens when Torey computes Shelia's score and what does this mean?

3. 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?

4. Why does Torey stop asking Sheila questions about the scars she sees on her body as she bathes her?

5. What does Sheila ask Torey about the story the Little Prince and how does Torey respond?

6. What does Torey say makes everything she puts into her work worthwhile?

7. What happens when Torey tries to show Shelia around the classroom?

8. What is Torey's class comprised of in relation to the other students in the school?

9. What expectations does Torey set for Sheila for the day?

10. Who has had it with Sheila's behavior and what happens between this person and Torey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Sheila like a typical girl of her age? In what ways does she seem older? In what ways does she seem younger?

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

In what ways does Sheila's level of intelligence seem to make her situation seem more horrible? Do you agree with that evaluation? Why or why not?

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