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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 15, what is Alex's mother drinking?

2. How many puppies are dead in a black plastic garbage bag when Alex and Peekay investigate a report of puppies being tossed on the road?

3. In Chapter 7, where does Alex punch Park?

4. During Alex's first day at the shelter, how many dogs does she see put to sleep?

5. What type of camp for Alex did Anna and their mom argue about before Anna disappeared?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 23, when kids at a party start talking about Comstock, what does Alex say happened to the man?

2. Why is Jack not going to be valedictorian?

3. What is the drug assembly like in Chapter 12?

4. Who reports the dumping of some puppies in Chapter 4?

5. What does Officer Nolan say happened to Comstock?

6. Why does Alex stop Peekay from continuing to hit Branley?

7. How does Alex kill someone?

8. Who does Jack offer to give a ride in Chapter 10?

9. What do Peekay and Alex do on Sunday in Chapter 16?

10. What happens when Park reaches for Alex at the end of Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alex strives to be normal. How does Alex attempt to be normal? Why is being normal difficult for her?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does McGinnis use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting or easier to understand?

Essay Topic 3

Jack is a popular athlete. How does McGinnis reveal his character traits? How would you describe his character?

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