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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. What does Paul give Astrid a drawing of?

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

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

4. What is the name of Rena's friend who tries to kiss Astrid when he gets drunk?

5. What thought does Yvonne have about her unborn child?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Astrid fit in with Yvonne and Niki?

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

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

4. Why doesn't Astrid want to stay with Ron after Claire's death?

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

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

7. Describe Astrid's experience at MAC.

8. Why does Astrid decide to try acid?

9. Why does Ingrid dislike Claire so much?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the novel's characters are detestable as a result of the way they treat Astrid. Which character is the most detestable and why?

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

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.

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