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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. Where do Claire's ashes end up going?

2. Who comforts Astrid when she has bad dreams at Rena's house?

3. Which of the following is the name of Astrid's school when she lives with Rena?

4. Where does Astrid sleep when Rena's drunk friend tries to kiss her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Astrid encourage Ron romantically?

2. Compare and contrast Susan and Ingrid.

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

4. Why does Claire become depressed?

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

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

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

8. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

9. When Astrid moves in with Rena, what does she begin to think of her mother?

10. Why does Susan visit Astrid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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