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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. Who moves in with the unhappy couple?
2. Upon arriving at the abandoned house, what kind of sign do the girls ignore?
3. Who says that Mrs. Zamora's request is crazy?
4. How does the man feel when the boat returns to shore?
5. According to Alexandra, which step in the scientific process is analogous to one's thoughts?
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. The two girls are headed out to the point near Pam McQuillen's. Alexandra is taking Steph there because she thinks that it is way past the time for Steph to have a boyfriend. 1) Give five reasons why Alexandra insists that Steph goes along with her plan. 2) Why is Steph not thrilled about this adventure?
3. How does Brent spend the hours right before the party?
4. 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?
5. What setbacks do Flaco and his wife have in their life together? What does Flaco do to escape?
6. What are the specific tasks that Brent must perform for restitution? How does he react to the request?
7. 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?
8. Who is the narrator in Chapter 4? What is his job? Describe how his job brings peace to him.
9. Is Brent still preoccupied with his own life in Chapter 3? Give details to support.
10. What does Brent recall about the automobile accident? How do his parents try to keep him from knowing facts about the accident?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify the new talents that Brent has acquired since leaving Chicago. Discuss how Brent might use each talent to have a positive influence on as many lives as possible.
Essay Topic 2
What does Mrs. Zamora hope to gain from Brent's restitution? Has this goal been achieved? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Explore the wooden band whirligig's effect on Flaco's life. What changes does he make in his life because of the whirligig? What remains the same in his life?
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