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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. Who comforts Astrid when she is upset about her future in Chapter 30?

2. What does Ron offer to Astrid after Claire's death?

3. Why does Claire begin wearing Astrid's clothes?

4. How much does Astrid make from selling her belongings when she moves in with Rena?

5. What does Claire decide to skip as a result of her depression?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Astrid feel about attention? How does she show this when she shows up at MAC?

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

3. Compare and contrast Susan and Ingrid.

4. How does Astrid treat Tasha? Why?

5. What does Ron think of Astrid's presence in his home?

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

7. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

8. Why does Susan visit Astrid?

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

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

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

Olivia tells Astrid not to fight the world, whereas Ingrid tells her just the opposite. Which advice does Astrid take? How is this shown? Why do you think she made this choice?

Essay Topic 3

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

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