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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. According to Marvel's neighbor, what kind of girls have an advantage in the world?

2. Who writes to Astrid when she is in the hospital after getting shot?

3. What does Astrid drink in the backyard with Marvel's neighbor?

4. How many of Starr's children are biologically hers?

5. What quality does Astrid believe that Marvel has rubbed off on her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Astrid's third foster home, where she lives with Amelia.

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

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

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

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

6. How does Astrid feel about Ingrid stalking Barry?

7. How is Astrid pushed into the shadows by Ingrid?

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

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

10. What advice does Olivia give Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Astrid is surrounded by characters that influence her to be destructive even if they didn't intend on it, such as Ingrid and Conrad. Which characters have a positive influence on Astrid and try to encourage her not to be destructive? Use evidence from the novel to reinforce your argument.

Essay Topic 2

What type of relationship do Astrid and Paul have? Does Astrid use Paul as a form of protection or security?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the mothers that Astrid faces in her life. Which of them would you consider good mothers? What about bad mothers and people in general? Why?

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