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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 does Sheila refuse to accept the gift that Torey gives to her?

2. Why does Ed tell Torey she must have a new student added to her classroom?

3. How does Sheila say she received the scar on her leg?

4. What is going to happen to Sheila's clothes?

5. What does Chad bring to Torey after her favorite show ends?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What information does Torey learn from the social worker that brings Sheila to school the next morning and how does that leave her feeling?

4. What does Torey read in the article from the newspaper and what does this lead her to predict?

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

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

7. What information does Torey learn when she contacts Sheila's previous teacher and how does the conversation leave her feeling?

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

9. How does Sheila feel about the clothes Torey found for her and why does she feel that way?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways did Torey implement the idea of reverse psychology to help improve Sheila's behavior? Do you believe this was an effective teaching tool? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Sheila is overly worried about being wrong? What facets of her life play into this fear? Do you think her fear is justified? 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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