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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. How does Claire die?

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

3. In Chapter 26, how long is left in Yvonne's pregnancy?

4. What about Rena does Astrid find comforting?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claire become depressed?

2. What is Astrid's general response to Claire's death?

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

4. Why doesn't Astrid encourage Ron romantically?

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

6. Why does Susan visit Astrid?

7. Compare and contrast Susan and Ingrid.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the ways in which Astrid seeks attention from others. Who does she seek attention from? What in her life may have caused this attention-seeking behavior?

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

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?

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