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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 60, who wants to see Grayson alone?

2. What is the clue from the bridge?

3. In Chapter 70, who is the media consultant?

4. In Chapter 44, who is in the kitchen with Libby?

5. Who visited the armory recently in Chapter 56?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Avery try to find in Chapter 61 when she stays home from school?

2. In Chapter 65, what does Grayson say when Avery tells him she told Nash she was shot at?

3. What happens right after Avery and Jameson kiss?

4. Who tells everyone in Hawthorne House about Avery kissing Jameson?

5. What do Jameson and Avery find on the bridge in Chapter 47?

6. What is Avery impressed by with Grayson when they talk at the foundation?

7. In Chapter 63, what does Nan tell Avery that shocks her?

8. What is Avery worried about concerning Nash and Libby?

9. What does Grayson tell Avery about his family?

10. What does Nash tell Avery about playing the game with Jameson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Barnes use both Nan and Sky Hawthorne to challenge stereotypes of women in terms of power and control? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring how Barnes explores themes of the trials of high school life, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Barnes chose to end the novel with Xander revealing the extra message Tobias Hawthorne left for him, and with Avery's shocking recognition that "Harry" is really Tobias Hawthorne II? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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