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. Where did Jamey first meet Digby?

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

3. What does Alex want to visit in Chapter 11?

4. While talking with Alex, who does Dr. Flowers receive an alarming phone call from?

5. What happened to Milo's old boss?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Jamey and his past.

4. What does Dwight inform Alex about Jamey's daily care in Chapter 11?

5. Who is Horace Souza and what happens during the first meeting he has with Alex in the story?

6. Describe the incident that takes place outside of Alex's house in Chapter 12.

7. Explain what happens when Souza asks Alex if he is willing to give a diminished capacity review at Jamey's trial.

8. Explain the research study that Jamey was part of.

9. What emergency occurs in Chapter 17 that sends Alex rushing to the jail to see Jamey?

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

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

Alex reflects on Jamey's past in Chapter 3. Alex's reflection informs readers about the relationship between Jamey and himself. When Alex learns that Jamey is in love with him, the relationship between the two stops. Explain how Alex's reaction and his motivation to help Jamey are or are not connected.

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