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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. Last Christmas how much were Jen and her husband in debt from IVF treatments?

2. How long of a drive did Riley have when she moved back to Philadelphia?

3. In Chapter 1, how long has it been since Riley's grandmother passed out and had to go to the hospital?

4. What is the name of Gigi's cousin who was hanged for dating a white girl?

5. In Chapter 4, how long has it been since Riley and Jen have spoken?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jen want Riley to do for her, and what is Riley's reaction in Chapter 4?

2. What picture does Justin think his mother will choose to show of him on the news?

3. What does Jen learn about the shooting the day after it happened?

4. What was the problem with Riley's job in Birmingham?

5. What does Gigi tell Riley about her cousin Jimmy?

6. When did Riley decide she wanted to be a news anchor?

7. How did Jen and Riley meet?

8. At the end of Chapter 4, why does Kevin wake Jen?

9. In Chapter 1, what happened to Riley's grandmother two weeks ago, and what is her condition?

10. How did Justin get shot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Riley broke off her relationship with Corey a year ago. Why did Riley break off the relationship with Corey? Why will trust and understanding be required if they are to repair their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Riley goes to church with her mother in Chapter 3. Why does Riley go to church with her mother? What is the importance of religion and faith in Riley’s life? Why is church an escape for her?

Essay Topic 3

Justin is worried about his mother after he is shot. Why is Justin worried about his mother after he is shot? What regrets does he have and why?

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