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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's father currently work?
2. How extensive are Brent's injuries from the crash?
3. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what time of year is it?
4. With which Hollywood star does Stephanie compare herself?
5. What does Mrs. Zamora give to Brent to help him with restitution?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Alexandra is taking Steph on an adventure. Discuss the hyperbole used by Alexandra as she tells her friend about their destination.
2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, where is Brent Bishop? What thoughts are going through his mind?
3. What does Brent recall about the automobile accident? How do his parents try to keep him from knowing facts about the accident?
4. What setbacks do Flaco and his wife have in their life together? What does Flaco do to escape?
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. Describe Brent's exit from the party.
8. Who is the narrator in Chapter 4? What is his job? Describe how his job brings peace to him.
9. How does Jonathan's attitude about the party differ from Brent's?
10. Upon arriving to pickup Jonathan for the party, what does Brent instantly regret as Jonathan comes out of the house? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the beginning of the book, Brent's self-worth is based on material things.
1) Provide details about Brent's behavior that support the above statement.
2) Discuss aspects of Brent's family life which could have precipitated his false value system.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the symbolism of the whirligig and its ability to sew seeds of wishes into the future. Does the whirligig really have that power, or do the characters using guided imagery actually bring about their desired outcomes through their own actions?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 6, Tony is a mischievous little fifth grader. Discuss Tony's sense of humor and how he uses it to make the best of a bad situation.
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