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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. Who is the first to ask Julie to dance at her birthday party?

2. Why did Bri take the elevator to the basement the day she died?

3. On what day does the furnace ran out of heating oil?

4. What does Tony give Alex on October 28?

5. On what street does Julie fall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Bri sent home?

2. What problems does Alex see now that Bri is back and how does he plan to solve them?

3. How did Julie get lottery tickets?

4. Why can't Alex get into other apartments than the ones that he has keys for?

5. What does Sister Rita tell Alex when he feels guilty about Bri's death?

6. What does Harvey propose to help Alex get out of New York?

7. Why does Alex thank Christ after he finds Bri?

8. By December 5, what does Harvey want the boys to look for when they body shop?

9. Where do Alex and Julie put Bri after she dies?

10. Why aren't Alex and his sisters able to get out of New York City on the convoy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 10, James Flaherty returns from a summer spent in Pennsylvania. Compare and contrast the conditions in New York City and in Pennsylvania.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 5, the Morales children have theories about why their mother hasn't called. Discuss these reasons.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapters 15-16, their is a feeling of dread mixed with the hope that Alex feels as he counts down the days to the convoy. Discuss the overall mood of "The Dead and the Gone".

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