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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 gift does Davey buy for her mother while shopping?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A book.
(c) Earrings.
(d) A candle.

2. In Chapter 23, how does Davey respond to being told she cannot learn to do something she wants to do?
(a) She escapes to her room where she writes in her journal.
(b) She runs to the hospital.
(c) She remains quiet and sits on the couch.
(d) She yells.

3. What was Jason wearing during his father's death?
(a) A funny t-shirt.
(b) A ballcap.
(c) A cape.
(d) Ballet shoes.

4. What ends the night out with Davey, Jane, and the boys?
(a) One of the boys is called home.
(b) Jane passes out.
(c) Jane throws up.
(d) The owner of the car appears.

5. What is Lenaya's passion?
(a) Math.
(b) Science.
(c) English.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What board game does Davey play with Jason?

2. How old is Davey at the beginning of the story?

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

4. Who wants to learn how to ski?

5. After going out with Hugh, how many days does Davey spend in bed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Davey's ride to the canyon represent her growth in strength?

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

4. What makes Davey uncomfortable in Los Alamos?

5. How is imagery used in Chapter 23 to demonstrate Davey's emotional strain?

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

7. How does Atlantic City compare to Santa Fe?

8. What obstacles lie in Davey's path to recovery?

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

10. What different coping mechanisms do Davey and her family utilize?

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