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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. In what season does Davey anticipate she will see Wolf again?

2. What is the weekly newspaper called that Davey is in?

3. What informative items does the psychiatrist give to Davey?

4. Who does Jane rely on too much?

5. What is the weather like the day after Davey's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reaction does Davey have toward her birthday gifts?

2. On the first Christmas after her father has died, how does Davey deal with Christmas?

3. Why does Davey feel closest to her father in the canyon?

4. Why does Davey feel hesitant to trust Miriam?

5. What is Jason's reaction to moving back to Atlantic City?

6. Why does Davey's voice soften when she talks about the details of Adam's death?

7. What is the significance of the stone that Wolf sends to Davey?

8. Does Davey have a happy birthday? Why or why not?

9. How does Davey's concept of Los Alamos change after she is in the play?

10. What prompts Davey to finally lash out at Walter, Bitsy, and Gwen?

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

Why is it significant that Davey and her father are both dreamers?

Essay Topic 3

Who does Davey rebel against, and why?

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