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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. In Chapter 30, Enzo remarks on the importance of a smart strategy and not just what?

2. What is the site of a well-known motor sports complex in Germany famous for its long, windy Northern Loop?

3. Denny's lawyer tells him that it will cost Denny how much to resolve the custody case in court in Chapter 31?

4. "The Rockford Files" aired on television during what years?

5. What evil-appearing stuffed animal of Zoë's appears to be staring at Enzo as he tries to sleep in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Enzo encounter when he is returned to Denny in Chapter 35? What do they do together?

2. What can be seen about the motivations of Maxwell, Trish and Denny in Chapters 32 and 33?

3. What does Denny discover about Zoë in Chapter 42? What leads to this discovery?

4. How is the character of Mrs. Swift further developed through Denny's discussion in Chapter 55?

5. What does Enzo's car accident foreshadow in Chapter 46?

6. What is the purpose of Enzo's story of Ayrton Senna in Chapter 47?

7. Describe the actions and emotional state of Denny in Chapter 35. Are Denny's actions redeemable?

8. How are Denny's parents introduced in Chapter 52? How do they compare with Trish and Maxwell?

9. How old is Enzo in Chapter 37? In what ways are his age starting to be felt?

10. What redeeming change do Denny's parents undergo in Chapter 53?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the events in Chapters 22 and 23 and their significance to the plot of the narrative. How is foreshadowing used in this section of the narrative? What is foreshadowed by Maxwell and Trish taking Eve and Zoë into their home? How does Denny feel about the situation?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the motif of memory in the novel. What do memories mean to Enzo? What is represented by Enzo's memory of dancing with Zoë in Chapter 20? Why does Enzo want to hold onto these memories?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the custody proceedings set in place by Maxwell and Trish in the novel. On what basis are they suing for custody of Zoë? Also, discuss the metaphor of Enzo's in Chapter 30. How does Enzo relate auto racing to the court battle over Zoë?

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