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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 Ron, Claire, and Astrid get a cabin?

2. Where does Astrid keep her mom's letters when she lives with Rena?

3. What does Mrs. Davis suggest that Astrid do after high school?

4. Which character does not understand why Astrid still goes to school?

5. What time does Rena's family wake up to dig through recycling bins?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ron react to Astrid telling him Claire has been talking about suicide?

2. What is symbolic of Astrid rearranging her mother's letters into a poem?

3. How does Astrid treat Tasha? Why?

4. What role does money play in Rena's home?

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

6. Describe Rena's home.

7. Why does Ingrid dislike Claire so much?

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

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

10. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first part of her life in the foster care system, Astrid allows Ingrid to be manipulative in her life. In time, she realizes the dangers her mother poses. What does she do to alleviate these dangers? Do you think she is effective at keeping Ingrid from hurting those Astrid is near? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Is Janet Fitch trying to send the reader a message about the foster care system? What message might she be sending?

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