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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 does Wolf want to be when he graduates from school?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) Physicist.
(c) Writer.
(d) Psychiatrist.

2. What does the family eat for the first night they are in New Mexico?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Tacos.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Hamburgers.

3. Where does Wolf work?
(a) The school.
(b) A fast food restaurant.
(c) The lab.
(d) The library.

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

5. Where is Davey from?
(a) New York City.
(b) Hoboken.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Atlantic City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the age of the man who approaches Davey in the canyon?

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

3. What is the last name of the therapist Gwen begins seeing?

4. Who joins the candy stripers with Davey?

5. What name is Davey called in jest by another character?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Davey's father's funeral.

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

6. In what ways are Bitsy and Walter very cautious?

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

8. Describe Davey's relationship with Wolf once they start meeting often at the canyon.

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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