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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 does Astrid go to calm down when she is on acid?

2. Who does Claire fight with often?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Astrid ask Ron to do?

4. What is the name of Astrid's new roommate at Rena's house?

5. How does Claire die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significance does the art museum have in Astrid's life?

2. Why is Astrid afraid of her future when she graduates?

3. How does Astrid treat Tasha? Why?

4. When Astrid moves in with Rena, what does she begin to think of her mother?

5. What offers does Ingrid get from others when she is released? Why does she take them?

6. What unwanted attention does Astrid get when she lives with Rena?

7. Compare and contrast Susan and Ingrid.

8. What does Ingrid mean when she tells Astrid, "I am your home"?

9. What role do Hannah and Julie play in Ingrid's life? Astrid's?

10. How does Astrid feel about the possibility of Ingrid being released from prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ingrid often tells Astrid to embrace her loneliness. Does Astrid take this advice? If so, how? Does Ingrid truly embrace loneliness or is this a cover to hide her true emotions?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Ingrid. What do other characters say about her? Are these things true? Why or why not?

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