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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. Which student does Sheila hurt at the beginning of chapter five?

2. What is unique about Sheila's home situation in regards to water?

3. What does Sheila do with the notes from the Kobold that Torey gives her?

4. Which of the following does the state mandate about Torey's aide?

5. How does Sheila say that she learned such big words for a six year old?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the motivation of the creation of this novel for Torey?

2. How does Torey start each morning and what happens during this time?

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. How does Torey go about determining Sheila's IQ?

5. In what way does Ed Somers temporarily assuage the situation between Mr. Collins and Torey?

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

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

8. What does Sheila continue to refuse to do and what does she do as part of her refusal?

9. How far is Sheila going and what does she tell Torey about the entire process?

10. What expectations does Torey set with Sheila before the start of the school day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways did the abandonment by Sheila's mother effect her? Do you believe Sheila appropriately interrupted her mother's leaving? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you believe Sheila poked the eyes out of the fish? How do you think the other children felt at this point? Do you believe Torey handled the situation appropriately? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways does Torey become obsessed about little things in regards to Sheila? Do you think she is able to let go of the obsessions appropriately? Why or why not?

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