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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Davey's high school?
(a) New Mexico High School.
(b) W. Ortiz High School.
(c) Los Alamos High School.
(d) Santa Fe High School.

2. How does Davey tell Jane that her father died?
(a) Stabbed.
(b) Hit by a car.
(c) Shot.
(d) Heart attack.

3. What sport does Willie encourage Davey to play?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Softball.
(c) Swim team.
(d) Golf.

4. What does Walter keep in the trunk of his car?
(a) A net.
(b) A baseball bat.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

5. How long does Gwen plan to stay in New Mexico?
(a) Until the school year ends.
(b) Until Jason finishes elementary school.
(c) Until Davey graduates.
(d) Until Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jason wearing during his father's death?

2. What does Wolf want to be when he graduates from school?

3. What does Davey buy for her uncle for Christmas?

4. Who invites Davey to go shopping?

5. Where does Davey go shopping with her friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Davey lie to Jane about the way her father died?

2. What is Davey afraid of and how does she show it?

3. What is symbolized by Davey flushing her pills down the toilet on the airplane?

4. How is singing a part of foreshadowing for Davey's progress?

5. Describe how Davey shows her loss of connection with others.

6. How does Davey show that she wants closeness and intimacy?

7. In Davey's mind, what is the cause of hate?

8. Why does Davey get angry with Jane after their night out with the boys?

9. What makes Davey uncomfortable in Los Alamos?

10. In Atlantic City, how is Davey deteriorating both physically and emotionally?

(see the answer keys)

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