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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mitchell Stephens want to put Bobby Ansel on the witness stand?

2. Which of the following is not a place Mitchell has left his daughter?

3. What was Nichole's father's reaction to her statement on the witness stand?

4. Why is Jenny apprehensive about her new bedroom?

5. What does Mitchell consider the beauty queen to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Billy Ansel. What are his physical characteristics? What are his personality traits? What motivates him?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Why did he choose to tell the story from the perspectives of four different people?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dolores, Billy, Mitchell and Nichole.

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