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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. What does Lisa say Tom is depending on?

2. Where is Todd supposed to carry the pistol Lisa gives him?

3. What does Craig carry when they rush to Lisa's side?

4. Who knocks on the chamber door when Lisa is finally alone there?

5. Who is going to drive the truck to move the children's belongings to Glenbard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the reasons Lisa gives for defending her statement that she owns the city?

2. What does Lisa realize about the Great King's advice?

3. Who has the gun at various times during the conversation between Lisa and Tom and what does each do with it?

4. Describe the operation on Lisa's bullet wound.

5. How does the king from Lisa's story make money and how is this different from kings in other stories?

6. Describe the celebration the children have on the roof when their work is finished?

7. What are some of the changes other children around town notice after Lisa and the others move into Glenbard?

8. How does Todd get help for Lisa?

9. What are some of the classes that will be taught?

10. What does Lisa do in the first days after her house burns and what does she feel during this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the daily routine for the children after they move to the high school. How do Lisa's days differ from those of most of the other children?

Essay Topic 2

What is the moral of the story Lisa tells about the happiness king? What does she come to realize about this story? Do you believe the advice given by the prince in that story was accurate? How does Lisa put this advice into practice when she makes assignments to Jill's kids?

Essay Topic 3

How does Lisa become a leader? What are the qualities that make her suited to this job?

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