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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 time does Astrid's caseworker show up to take her from Ron and Claire's house?

2. Where does Astrid meet Paul for the first time?

3. When Astrid wonders what she will do with her future after leaving Rena's house, how much money does she have?

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

5. What month is it in the beginning of Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the visit that Astrid and Claire have with Ingrid.

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

3. Describe Rena's home.

4. Why does Claire become depressed?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Susan visit Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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.

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