Over the Edge Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Over the Edge Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who in Jamey's family is said to have committed suicide?

2. What does Mainwaring leave for Alex on the day of their meeting?

3. What is the name of the murder case that Jamey is involved in?

4. What happens to Jamey's restraints before he is said to escape from the hospital?

5. What does Heather say Jamey stole from her?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Alex meets Milo in Chapter 13 to discuss their friendship, what does Milo talk to Alex about?

2. After the arrest of Ernie Radovic, where does Milo tell Alex to meet him and why does he choose this location?

3. When Alex asks Souza about Jamey's progression of mental illness, what is Souza's response?

4. Explain the relationship between Jamey and Alex.

5. What does Alex learn about Schizophrenia during his research at the ULCA Biomedical Library?

6. Who brings up the possibility that Jamey's current mental state could be due to drugs?

7. When Alex arrives home in the beginning of Chapter 14, who does he speak with and what does the conversation entail?

8. What is High Power and who is said to need it?

9. In Chapter 15, Souza has a meeting with Heather Cadmus. What does Heather inform Souza about her relationship with Jamey?

10. When Heather meets with Souza in Chapter 15, what does she tell him about her lavender dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing takes place currently throughout the story. When Jamey tries to commit suicide in jail he is said to have been talking during the incident. What does Jamey say? What explanation could there be as to what might happen later that could solve the mystery of what Jamey says during his suicide attempt?

Essay Topic 2

The element of surprise is used several times in the story when readers learn the truth about who is committed what crimes against Jamey and other characters in the story. Discuss how the element of surprise is used throughout the story.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the narration of the story. Who is the narrator of the story? Is the narrator dependable? How could the narrator lose credit for their thoughts and opinions in the story?

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