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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 Autumn admit to Tyler when they are on the stage together?

2. What disease does Matt have?

3. Who goes to the second floor with Tomas?

4. Who was on the track during the assembly?

5. When do Tyler and Autumn see the Tuscaloosa Dance Company?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tyler going after Sylvia?

2. How did Autumn’s mother die?

3. What are some of the nice things that Tyler has done for his sister?

4. Describe Tomas's relationship with his grandfather.

5. What is the yearly track team tradition?

6. Who are Tomas and Sylvia’s other siblings?

7. What happens to Miles and Eve in Section III?

8. Describe Tyler and Claire's relatinship.

9. What is Tomas's interaction with Jennifer?

10. Why does Tyler shoot Nyah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes of the story is family. Analyze how Nijkamp uses the family relationships in the text to move the plot forward and add drama to the text.

Essay Topic 2

It could be argued that Mrs. Browne's death is the catalyst for this tragedy. Write an essay arguing this point. Be sure to explain how her death impacts the plot and the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of social media in the novel.

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