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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. Thad was told he would get ____ years maximum for his crime.

2. Where did Thad meet Gordon?

3. Where did Thad plan to go after being released?

4. What did Thad and Rebecca have for dinner?

5. What was the nickname given to Thad?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss Axel's interaction with Gibson.

4. How did things change once the group reached the hotel?

5. What has occurred with Axel during this time?

6. What confession did Thad make to Rebecca?

7. Where was Thad sent after he was sentenced by the judge?

8. Explain the meeting between Thad, his lawyer and the representatives from NASA.

9. What choice did Thad make regarding his sentence as it related to Rebecca?

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

The book was written in the third person point of view. Discuss how the tone of the book may have been different if it had been written in first person. Choose a selection from the book and rewrite it in first person through Thad's point of view.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several examples of flashback in the book. Give at least three examples of this technique, how they were used and the effectiveness of each.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Rebecca and Sonya. What were the main differences? What was the nature of their relationships with Thad? Did the women have a personal relationship? Do you agree or disagree with Thad's choices? Who was most supportive of Thad? Was Thad able to maintain a relationship with either or both women? Explain.

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