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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. Where does Brent live?
2. What charges are brought against Brent?
3. Which scientist does Alexandra compare to Stephanie?
4. What does Mrs. Zamora ask of Brent for restitution?
5. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what time of year is it?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the Lea's whirligig so important to Mrs. Zamora?
2. What has happened at the party that makes Brent feel as though he is a leper as he drives away? Would it be accurate to say that this was Brent's self image before the party? Why or why not?
3. Summarize the transition from Brent's suicide attempt in Chapter 1 to the two friends' whirligig adventure in Chapter 2. What is the significance of the transition?
4. What is the difference between retribution and restitution? Why has Mrs. Zamora asked for restitution from Brent?
5. What are Lea's mother's memories of learning about her daughter's death? What does she think of doing after hearing the news? What makes her change her mind?
6. How does Brent spend the hours right before the party?
7. What bird disappoints Flaco? Why?
8. How does Brent react to Lea's mother's recollection of her daughter's death?
9. What setbacks do Flaco and his wife have in their life together? What does Flaco do to escape?
10. What are the specific tasks that Brent must perform for restitution? How does he react to the request?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare/contrast the evening's activities at the youth hostel with Brent's former activities with his parents at dinner. Why is it significant that Brent sees this kind of interaction?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 2, the author makes an abrupt transition from Brent's suicide attempt to two young girls' whirligig adventure. Why does the author choose such a transition? Does it add more depth to the story line? Compare the author's transition with a more predictable plot that would continue with the aftermath of Brent's probable tragedy.
Essay Topic 3
After hearing Brent's story, the artist tells Brent that everyone makes mistakes, and he is forgiven. Discuss why this is an important moment in Brent's life. How will this moment affect Brent's dealings with other people?
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