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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 is not working with Stacey's truck in Chapter 8?

2. Where does Moe decide he will get on the train?

3. Where does Cassie run into some of her classmates?

4. At what time does Cassie wake up in Chapter 8?

5. Which character is foreshadowed as having a lot of trouble in the future as a result of the historical event that occurs?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes Jeremy feel empty in Chapter 6?

3. How are real events used in the story? How does a real events change the course of the story?

4. What is Cassie's involvement with Moe attacking the boys?

5. What do you think will happen in Chapter 9 of the story as a result of the events of Chapter 8?

6. What becomes evident from the group's experience at the train station?

7. Describe Cassie's education.

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

9. Does Statler deserve being attacked by Moe? Why or why not?

10. Describe Solomon.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the choices available to Cassie in contrast to the choices available to Sissy. What advantages does Cassie have over Sissy? Why is Sissy manipulative to the point that Cassie has to confront her about it?

Essay Topic 2

Describe injustice as a theme of the novel. Who is a victim of injustice, and how? Who perpetuates the injustice, and why? What literary devices are used to show injustice as a theme?

Essay Topic 3

How is foreshadowing used in the story? What does foreshadowing tell the reader? What are the symbols of foreshadowing in the story?

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