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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. Eli says that while living in the group house he felt __________________.

2. Why does Jo hesitate about turning Eli in to the police?

3. Sadie tells Jo that the fights between Cass and Nora are usually ______________________.

4. What does the detective ask Jo about herself?

5. What does Jo NOT consider when thinking about healing her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Jo's secret meeting with Eli damaged her relationship with Daniel?

2. Why is Daniel both relieved and upset when Jo updates him on the police's unwillingness to investigate Eli?

3. How did Eli and Dana's relationship begin and what did Eli get Dana to agree to in a year?

4. How do Eli's and Jo's perceptions of life in the group home differ?

5. Why does Daniel not seem to like Eli?

6. How has Eli rationalized his guilt over killing Dana?

7. How does Jo not pick up on why Daniel is upset with her after she meets Eli?

8. How does Jo indicate by her actions in Boston what her intentions with Eli are?

9. How does Jo indicate with her actions what she hopes will come from reconnecting with Eli?

10. What are Jo's thoughts as she drives to Cambridge to report Eli to the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jo spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate her life. What does she think about? What conclusions does she arrive at? Explain why she is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Daniel. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Daniel?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of deception. Identify at least two themes about deception in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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