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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. How does Emma discover that Phoebe had been seeing Brandon?

2. What is the name of the game that the students had played and that had led to Simon's death?

3. Why is Emma furious that Phoebe has been seeing Brandon?

4. What is Phoebe's secret?

5. What does Knox do on his way to Until Proven?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the forum dedicated to, according to Darkestmind?

2. Why, according to Bronwyn, is she and Nate breaking up?

3. Why does Maeve say, "If Cooper wins, this year will turn out fine" (13)?

4. Who is Nate Macauley?

5. What is Cafe Contigo?

6. Who covers the news of the death?

7. Who is Maeve?

8. Why does Jules kiss Nate?

9. What does Maeve suffer from?

10. What can readers infer about the first events that led to the death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze the internal conflict within Maeve as she struggles with her fears about her condition and with her need to reassure her family.

Essay Topic 2

How is the vulnerability of the students to the "culture of gossip" brought out? When does gossip have a real and damaging impact on their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Based on the events leading up to Brandon's death, and conversations between Knox and his father, examine the complex relationship between Knox and his father.

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