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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. Where did Starr and Ray meet?
(a) A strip club.
(b) A cafe.
(c) A library.
(d) A restaurant.

2. What reason does Ingrid have for not being religious?
(a) She doesn't want to serve anybody.
(b) She doesn't want to read The Bible.
(c) She is angry for everything that has happend to her.
(d) She believes that if there were a god she wouldn't be in prison.

3. Where is the first place that Barry takes both Astrid and Ingrid?
(a) A race track.
(b) A theme park.
(c) A concert.
(d) A poetry reading.

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

5. Where does Ingrid work?
(a) New York Times.
(b) Los Angeles Times.
(c) Farmer's Market.
(d) Crossroads of the World.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the week does Astrid get to visit her mom for the first time since she was arrested?

2. Where do Astrid and Ingrid live when the novel begins?

3. After how long in the hospital could Astrid have left?

4. What language do the girls speak at dinner in Astrid's third foster home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ingrid hurt Astrid when Astrid comes to visit her for the first time in eight months?

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

3. Describe the relationship between Astrid and Ray.

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

5. How does Astrid feel about Ingrid stalking Barry?

6. Describe Claire and Ron's home.

7. Describe Starr.

8. What makes Astrid feel guilty in church? What does she feel guilty about?

9. Describe the power of books in Astrid's life.

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

(see the answer keys)

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