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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 does Billy get Alex a meeting with?

2. What does Milo write Gary and his girlfriend's address on?

3. What happens when Souza goes to use the phone in order to learn about Jamey's condition?

4. Who continues to question Guy even when they are asked to leave Guy's house?

5. What does Mrs. Vann do that allows Alex to find her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex drive to UCLA in Chapter 24?

2. What happens when Alex goes to find Mrs. Vann in Chapter 20?

3. Discuss the events that happened in the deal Milo calls "The Deal Gone Wrong"?

4. Where does Alex meet with Gary for the first time and what does Gary tell him?

5. Who is used as bait during a police stakeout and how?

6. What information do Alex and Jennifer find during their research together?

7. Explain what is on the video tape that Souza is forced to watch.

8. What do Milo and Alex suspect is Dwight and Heather's involvement in Jamey's current mental state?

9. What is found that proves Heather's involvement in hurting Jamey?

10. Who does Alex plan to investigate on his own and what happens when he goes looking for this person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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