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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 4, what type of tree does Sam like to climb on the side of her house?

2. What is the name of Mitchell's new girlfriend in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 13, when is Sam's next competition?

4. After Sam, her mother, and brother move to an apartment, where does Courtney get a second job?

5. Who planned to drive MItchell to Sam's competition in Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are mornings like at Sam's house in Chapter 3?

2. What happens to Mitchell in Chapter 25?

3. In Chapter 1, what happens when Mitchell and Sam are ready to go home after going to the fair?

4. What happens when Sam tells Jack to quit smoking in the house?

5. Where is Sam climbing in Chapter 17, and why does she have to stop?

6. What does Sam think is the worst thing about Corey?

7. How do Sam's competitions go on December 9 and December 22?

8. What do Mitchel land Sam do at the fair in Chapter 1?

9. Why does Declan start taking Sam home after practice on Saturdays?

10. In Chapter 5, where does Sam go with Courtney, and why does she go with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sam has an on-again, off-again relationship with her father. Why does Sam have an on-again, off-again relationship with her father? How and why does their relationship change throughout the years?

Essay Topic 2

Sam withdraws as she grieves the death of her father. How would you describe Sam’s grief and what do her actions convey about the effects of grief?

Essay Topic 3

In Sam, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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