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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 does Alex say helped Peekay after she was nearly assaulted by buttoning up her blouse and making sure a friend had her phone?

2. Who is the highest on Jack's recent call list in Chapter 45?

3. Who answers the door at Branley's house when Peekay goes there in Chapter 30?

4. How many fire engines does Jack's hometown have?

5. In basketball, how many points if Sara from the school record?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peekay tell her mom about what happened at the church?

2. How is Peekay's trauma handled?

3. In Chapter 40, how has Jack decorated a tree in the woods and why?

4. What does Peekay remember about an Irish wolf-hound they had at the shelter?

5. In Chapter 39, how are Peekay and Park talking?

6. What financial problems does Jack have in Chapter 33?

7. What does Peekay say about Jack and Alex?

8. How does the basketball game end in Chapter 35?

9. Where does Peekay wake in Chapter 25?

10. What does Alex think about anger, herself, and her dad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peekay reveals to Alex that her real name is Claire. What does Peekay stand for? In what way is a nickname and also an image of who Peekay is or who people expect her to be?

Essay Topic 2

Alex and her mother spend most of their time when they are home avoiding one another. How would you describe the relationship between Alex and her mother, and why they are not close?

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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