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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. On the morning of Karel's attack, how long did Tomas spend admiring a customer's model train set?

2. Who claims that everything will crash at midnight on December 31?

3. What flowers does Rufus have in his room in Chapter 26?

4. In Chapter 30, what does Matthew have to drink at the Lustigs' house?

5. In Chapter 22, what does Zoe give Rufus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Duncan learn in Chapter 32?

2. What does Betsy say about dating?

3. Why does Rufus say that he and Zoe should not have sex in Chapter 26?

4. In Chapter 24, what do Duncan and Karel talk about?

5. What happens when Matthew goes to Rachel's in Chapter 25?

6. In what memory does Duncan take refuge when his mother tells him they will talk that evening in Chapter 27?

7. Why does Duncan use acrylics when he paints?

8. Who is Rufus's girlfriend?

9. What does Zoe tell Matthew in Chapter 23?

10. How do people receive Matthew when he checks out houses for Karel's assailant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is breaking trust and hurting someone. Who does Matthew think betrays him in Chapter 25? Do both Rachel and Benjamin betray Matthew? How is Matthew betrayed?

Essay Topic 2

Gordon Enright is an aspiring actor who gives away a dog. Why does Gordon give away Lily? What does finding a new home for his dog reveal about him and who he is?

Essay Topic 3

Zoe seems to be searching for something. What does Zoe seem to be searching for? What does her search reveal about the nature of love?

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