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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. How old was Shawnee Hoffman when she met Danny?

2. In Chapter 12, how many others are in the cell with Tausolo?

3. In Chapter 12, how many case managers has Tausolo had in three months?

4. In Chapter 15, under General Chiarelli's successor, how many suicides will there be?

5. In Chapter 14, what is the name of Danny Holmes' daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the police sent to Tausolo's home in Chapter 12?

2. What are the effects of traumatic brain injury for Tausolo?

3. Why did Kristy start keeping records of things that happened with Jessie, and how long did she keep her records?

4. What does Fred Gusman remember about his father in Chapter 13?

5. What are the perks of being vice chief of staff of the United States Army?

6. What is the program like at Pathway Home?

7. Why does Saskia quit her job in Chapter 11?

8. In Chapter 9, why did Tim Jung not commit suicide?

9. What lessons does the army learn from Jessie's death?

10. How did Jessie and Kristy meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word river is used as an analogy to symbolize suicide. How did the word "river" become an analogy for suicide? How does the river symbolize suicide and the way that the men in the book are moving toward suicide?

Essay Topic 2

Amanda is a very sad person when her husband dies. How does Amanda react to her husband’s death, and how does grief affect her life and the lives of her children, family, and friends?

Essay Topic 3

Adams tells Saskia that they are even after Jaxson nearly drowns. What does Adam mean when he tells Saskia that they are even? What do both Adam and Saskia have to learn about forgiveness with the incidents involving Jaxson and other problems due to Adam’s PTSD?

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