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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. Which of these characters participated in the first World War?

2. On what day does the group attempt to take Clarence to the hospital?

3. What is the name of the garage Stacey takes his truck to?

4. What benefits do the whites have in this story?

5. Who is able to obtain the part for the truck that it needs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jeremy's redemption?

2. What makes Jeremy feel empty in Chapter 6?

3. Describe the evolution of the relationship between Moe and Cassie.

4. Which character has the most impossible-fated future?

5. What plan is set in place for Moe?

6. Describe the interactions between Moe and Cassie in Chapter 8.

7. Will Moe be able to evade police? Why or why not?

8. How would Moe be punished for attacking the Aames brothers?

9. Which characters have an altered fate as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack?

10. Describe the interaction between Solomon and Cassie.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one character to analyze. Describe the character. How does this character show depth? How do this character's actions and dialogue define them? What do you think this character's role is in the story? Would the story suffer or progress if this character was left out?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Jeremy's last scene with Stacey significant? What most likely happens to Jeremy after Stacey forgives him? How do you know? What is the state of Jeremy and Stacey's relationship at the end of the story? How do you know?

Essay Topic 3

How are real events used to portray the setting and time period? What real events are portrayed? How are these events significant to the book's plot? What is the purpose?

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