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

Short Answer Questions

1. What first strikes Mitchell when he sees the town of Sam Dent?

2. Which of the following does Mitchell not think parents in America have lost their children?

3. There are no such things as _____________ in Mitchell's mind.

4. Nichole testifies that she was ______________ before the accident.

5. How has Mitchell lost his daugher?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The characters in the story have suffered much loss even prior to the bus crash. Cite at least three examples of loss experienced by some of the characters and support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the symbolism of Dolores watching her old car being banged and dented yet emerging victorious at the Demolition Derby.

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