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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 do Astrid and Ingrid live when the novel begins?

2. How many stitches does Astrid get as a result of her second trip to the emergency room?

3. What holiday does Astrid hate the most?

4. How old is Astrid when the novel begins?

5. What reason does Ingrid have for not being religious?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Claire and Astrid.

2. Describe the relationship between Astrid and Ray.

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

4. Describe Starr.

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

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

7. What does Astrid learn by reading Ingrid's journals?

8. When Astrid lives with Ed and Marvel, for what reason does Ingrid say that she disowns Astrid?

9. Why does Ingrid change so much after she meets and begins dating Barry?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olivia tells Astrid not to fight the world, whereas Ingrid tells her just the opposite. Which advice does Astrid take? How is this shown? Why do you think she made this choice?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Astrid and Ingrid in the beginning of the novel. Why do you think they interact certain ways? How do they feel about each other?

Essay Topic 3

What role does Ray play in Astrid's life? Does he manipulate her? Does he love her? Does he hurt her or help her?

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