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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 thought does Yvonne have about her unborn child?

2. Which character does not like talking about babies at all?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Astrid ask Ron to do?

4. What is the name of Rena's boyfriend?

5. What does Luanne give Astrid when they see each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Astrid treat Tasha? Why?

2. How does Astrid act toward Ingrid when they see each other as a result of Susan bringing them together?

3. What does Paul represent to Astrid?

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

5. Why doesn't Astrid encourage Ron romantically?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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