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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 Chapter 7, what did the Pickett family eat for dinner the night Russell disappeared?

2. What is the name of the security guard who sees Daisy and Aza at the end of Chapter 3?

3. In Chapter 6, how much is Aza allowed to charge weekly on the debit card her mom gave her?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Aza wear for date night?

5. In Chapter 7, when does Aza have an appointment with Dr. Singh?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Daisy do when she and Aza are about to be caught by the Pickett security guard?

2. In Chapter 8, how does Aza describe Dr. Singh's office?

3. Why does Mychal approach Aza in Chapter 7 at school, and why does Aza think he approaches her?

4. In Chapter 3, how does Aza describe the White River?

5. In Chapter 4, what is the drive like when Davis takes Daisy and Aza home, and what do they talk about before he leaves?

6. In Chapter 6 when Aza looks for Davis's online profiles, what does she learn about a relationship he had?

7. What does Aza say about life being a story in Chapter 1?

8. In Chapter 9, what does Davis give Aza and why?

9. Who is Mr. Bitterley in Chapter 6, and why does Aza worry about him?

10. Why does Davis suggest they go to his house after dinner in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Aza and Daisy are having an argument that causes a car accident. How would you describe the relationship between Aza and Daisy before and after the accident? How does their relationship evolve in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Aza struggles with out-of-control thoughts. How does Aza describe the way that her thoughts are out of control? What painting does Aza seem that seems to represent her thought spirals? What does Aza finally realize about spirals, and how does that realization give her some relief from her thoughts?

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