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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 40, what do Jameson and Avery do?

2. What did Grayson tell Rebecca killed Emily?

3. In Chapter 62, who is calling Libby that Avery is upset about?

4. In Chapter 61, what does Avery ask Libby to help her find?

5. In Chapter 52, where do Jameson and Avery go together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rebecca tell Avery about Emily's history with the Hawthornes?

2. What does Grayson tell Avery about his family?

3. Who does Thea toast to at dinner in Chapter 51?

4. In Chapter 62, why does Avery think their father called Libby?

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

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

7. Why does Avery go to the armory with Oren?

8. What does Avery criticize Libby for in Chapter 62?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why do you think Barnes focuses so heavily on the way Avery stands up for herself in the first chapters of the book in developing her character? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Barnes sustain the reader's interest in the games and puzzles of Hawthorne House throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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