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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. Why is Tomas afraid to knock on the auditorium door?

2. What does Sylvia notice about what Tyler says to Autumn in Chapter 12?

3. Who threw Autumn a surprise party?

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

5. What does Deputy Lee want to know from Claire and Chris?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Autumn’s mother die?

2. Describe Tomas's relationship with his grandfather.

3. Describe the birthday party that Sylvia threw for Autumn.

4. What has Tyler done to Sylvia in the past?

5. Why is Tyler going after Sylvia?

6. What is Tomas's interaction with Jennifer?

7. Describe Tyler and Claire's relatinship.

8. What makes Autumn finally reveal herself?

9. How are Sylvia and Tomas able to get people out of the auditorium?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Claire and Chris’s relationship change over the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Consider some of the name choices that Nijkamp makes in her text. Select three unique naming choices she makes and analyze the multiple potential meaning of the word, and explain why she selected that particular name.

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