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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. How old is Davey at the beginning of the story?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

2. What does Wolf tell Davey that she needs to buy before coming back to the canyon?
(a) Boots.
(b) Tank top.
(c) Canteen.
(d) Bandana.

3. How many times was Davey's father shot?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. Who kills Davey's father?
(a) Robbers.
(b) His sister.
(c) HIs brother.
(d) One of his friends.

5. Where is Wolf's father?
(a) Hospital.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) School, teaching.
(d) Dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to begin seeing a therapist in Chapters 17 and 18?

2. What gift does Davey buy for her mother while shopping?

3. What time does Jane's mother wake up the girls when Davey spends the night?

4. What is the name of Davey's father?

5. Who often tells Davey historical facts?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Atlantic City compare to Santa Fe?

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

3. What makes Davey uncomfortable in Los Alamos?

4. Gwen says that she needs a reason to wake up in the morning. What is Davey's reason to wake up each morning?

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

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

7. There is comic relief in Chapter 24 when Jason makes a joke about the reason he gets out of bed in the morning. Why is this scene significant in the story?

8. How does Davey indicate that she is a dreamer?

9. What does the bread knife represent?

10. Describe Walter's character.

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