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

2. What is Jane's neighborhood referred to as?
(a) Shower Row.
(b) Outhouse Row.
(c) Plunger Row.
(d) Bathtub Row.

3. What does Davey tell the man in the canyon that her name is?
(a) Wolf.
(b) Cat.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Lion.

4. How many days of school does Davey miss?
(a) 20.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

5. For how many days does Davey stop showering after the funeral?
(a) 20.
(b) 6.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. What festival do Davey and her family attend?

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

3. What board game does Davey play with Jason?

4. What does Davey warn Jane about?

5. Who often tells Davey historical facts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Walter's character.

2. Why does Jane get drunk when Davey spends the night?

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

4. How does Davey feel about death in comparison to Jason?

5. 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?

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

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

8. How does Atlantic City compare to Santa Fe?

9. What does the bread knife represent?

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

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