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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Astrid find under Claire and Ron's bed?
(a) Pictures of another woman.
(b) A stuffed animal.
(c) A yearbook.
(d) A box.

2. How many stitches does Astrid get as a result of her second trip to the emergency room?
(a) 24.
(b) 13.
(c) 3.
(d) 32.

3. On the day that Claire does not pick up Astrid from school, what has she been doing?
(a) Reading letters from Ingrid.
(b) Writing to Ron.
(c) Spying on Ron.
(d) Writing a letter to Astrid.

4. What is Astrid's only Christmas wish when she lives with Marvel and Ed?
(a) For Ingrid to come get her.
(b) To spend more time with Olivia.
(c) To leave Marvel and Ed's home.
(d) To spend more time with Conrad.

5. What role does Astrid hate the most at her second foster home?
(a) Personal shopper.
(b) Laundry woman.
(c) Babysitter.
(d) Beautician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Olivia been for Christmas when she isn't at home?

2. How does Davey's arm become dislocated?

3. Where is Ron when Astrid arrives at Claire and Ron's home?

4. What outlook on love does Marvel's next door neighbor have?

5. After Barry calls the police on Ingrid the first time, where is the next place that she and Astrid see Barry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire see Ingrid as an inspiration, despite Astrid's warnings?

2. Describe the relationship between Claire and Astrid.

3. How does Astrid feel about Ingrid stalking Barry?

4. Describe the Christmas that Astrid spends with Ed and Marvel.

5. What does Astrid think about when she is in the hospital after getting shot?

6. How is Astrid helpless when she lives with Amelia?

7. How do Astrid and Ingrid interact with one another in the beginning of the novel? Why?

8. Why did Olivia get into prostitution?

9. How has Marvel's racism rubbed off on Astrid?

10. Describe the foster home run by Ed and Marvel.

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