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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. How long has Starr been sober when she begins drinking again?

2. What grade does Astrid finish when she lives with Ron and Claire?

3. What job did Olivia once have?

4. What career is suggested to Astrid by her second foster mom?

5. What is Joan's career goal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Astrid avoid talking about Claire in the letters she writes to Ingrid?

2. Describe Astrid's experience in church when she goes with Starr.

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

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

5. How does Astrid feel about Ingrid stalking Barry?

6. Why is Ingrid so upset that Barry has broken up with her?

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

8. What advice does Olivia give Astrid?

9. Describe Claire and Ron's home.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What events push Astrid to take part in risky and destructive behaviors? What does this tell us about Astrid's development as a character? Use evidence from the novel to prove your point.

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

Consider the relationship that Ingrid has with men. Do other women in the novel have the same problems with men? Do you think the writer is trying to send the reader a message? If so, what is it?

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