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. What does Alex insist on learning about Jamey?

2. Who sets up a meeting between Alex and Mainwaring?

3. How long does Milo tell Alex that Radovic will be in jail?

4. How old is Jamey in the story?

5. Who does Souza say is to blame for Jamey's downfall?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the event that takes place in the middle of the night at the beginning of the story.

4. What causes the incident to take place outside of Alex's house in Chapter 12?

5. Describe the murder scene described by Souza in Chapter 5.

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

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

8. Discuss Jamey's mother and the mental issues she had.

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

10. What does Jennifer believe is the cause of Jamey's current mental problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 31, the police reveal a briefcase full of evidence as to Heather's involvement in hurting Jamey. What does the briefcase reveal and what role did the evidence play throughout the story? Use examples from the reading in order to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 26, Alex and Milo find Jack Cadmus's diary. Where is the diary found? What is in the diary that is so important to solving the murder case? Justify your answer with examples from the novel.

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