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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of the beauty queen?

2. Which of the following is not an organization Mitchell may decide to sue?

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

4. Who comes over to the Burnell household to talk about the lawsuit?

5. Who tells Mitchell about the man for whom the town is named?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Mitchell Stephens says that he is fueled by anger, not greed. Do you think it is possible for an attorney to separate the two emotions? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Nichole has suffered through years of sexual abuse from her father. What is her state of mind as a result of the abuse? How does Nichole view the world as a result of what her father has done? Will Nichole ever be able to love and trust anyone in her life?

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