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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Davey crave from those around her?

3. Where does Davey travel to with her family?

4. What festival do Davey and her family attend?

5. Which classmate encourages Davey to join many clubs?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Gwen a bad example of support for Davey?

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

8. What triggers Davey's memories of her father when she has first arrived in New Mexico?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Davey's mind, what is the cause of hate? How does she draw her conclusions?

Essay Topic 2

Who does Davey rebel against, and why?

Essay Topic 3

How is running away from emotions an important theme in the story?

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