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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. What does Jamey's case cause to happen to Dr. Flowers's research program?

2. What does Alex insist on learning about Jamey?

3. Who does Alex call at the beginning of Chapter 5 in order to find out more about Jamey?

4. With whom does Souza set up a meeting in Chapter 15?

5. Who's permission does Alex ask of in order to visit a specific location in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Alex goes to meet Dr. Mainwaring at his office in Chapter 14 to discuss Jamey's treatment, what events occur?

5. Why is Alex questioned by police and what occurs during the meeting?

6. Describe the first meeting Alex has with Jamey at the jail.

7. Explain what the four people Alex meets from Project 160 have to say about Jamey.

8. Explain the relationship between Jamey and Alex.

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

10. When speaking with Alex, how does Dwight describe Jamey's childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alex meets Jennifer in Chapter 16 and a friendship ensues. Who is Jennifer? What do the two have in common that initiates a friendship between them? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

When Alex and Jennifer research possible drugs that could possibly be being slipped to Jamey, they find information that could be crucial to the murder case and Jamey's current mental state. What information do Alex and Jennifer find during their research? How can their investigation help Jamey? Justify your answers with examples from the reading.

Essay Topic 3

When Alex visits the County jail where Jamey is being held, he is given a tour of the facilities by Patrick Montez, a social worker. How are mental health patients treated in jail? Discuss the problems with the jail, Jamey's health and family and what this means for Jamey's time spent in jail.

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