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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 encouraged Thad to brag?

2. What was the nickname of the jail?

3. Thad began to study ____ theory.

4. To whom did Thad write every day?

5. Who did Briley call?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the inspiration for the title of book?

2. What happened between Thad and Rebecca once they arrived at the jail?

3. Examine Axel's feelings about Thad's imprisonment.

4. What has occurred with Axel during this time?

5. How did Thad mark his time in prison?

6. Examine the meeting between Rebecca, Thad and Gordon in Orlando.

7. Describe the initial meeting between Thad and Lynn.

8. Discuss the final phone call to Rebecca.

9. How did the crime affect Gibson?

10. What is the conversation held between Thad and Rebecca at her apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Thad's plan to get closer to certain scientists, including Draper. What types of things did Thad do? Outline Thad's specific plan, actions, and activities planned for the co-ops.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Thad's relationship with his parents. What caused the rift between them? Was it possible to repair the rift? Did Thad ever reconcile with his family? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Thad and Rebecca. How did it start? What attracted Thad to Rebecca? How did Rebecca react to Thad? When did the pair start a relationship? What prompted the relationship? How did Rebecca support Thad's plan? What happened to the relationship?

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