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

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

3. What does Rena give Astrid in exchange for her morning's work digging through trash bins?

4. What does Ingrid advise Claire to make?

5. How much money does Ron give Astrid when she leaves their house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Astrid interpret the scene at the maternity ward when all the woman shout out for their mothers?

3. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

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

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

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

7. Describe Rena's home.

8. Why doesn't Astrid encourage Ron romantically?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ingrid. What do other characters say about her? Are these things true? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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