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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. In Chapter 16, what does Mrs. Richardson bring for snacks to the track meet?

2. Who did Emily go to live with after her mother had a stroke?

3. Who starts crying at the end of Chapter 13?

4. How long do Patina, Uncle Tony, and Maddy stay at the hospital?

5. What time is it when Patina leaves the house with Maddy and her uncle the day after the accident in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes are made to the history project when Patina is gone?

2. What happens when Patina and her group of runners do not know which way to run in Chapter 13?

3. What does Patina learn about TeeTee and Taylor, when Maddy and Momly pick her up from Becca's?

4. In Chapter 9, what does rain on Wednesday mean to Patina?

5. What do Patina and Tony do when he comes to check on her before bed?

6. In Chapter 12, what does a nurse tell Patina and her uncle about Momly and Maddy's condition?

7. What does Dr. Lancaster say is the plan for Momly's treatment?

8. What does Becca's grandmother make, and what does Becca say about her grandmother?

9. In Chapter 10, what does Patina learn about Momly?

10. What does Coach tell Patina when he gives her one of the batons in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While doing dishes, Patina learns about Emily’s relationship with her mother. What relationship does Patina have with her mother? What relationship has Emily had with her mother? What do they have in common related to the relationships they have with their mothers? How do their shared experiences create a bond between them?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood Patina, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding of what is happening difficult?

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