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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. Why does Guy act relieved when he sees Willow the morning after her fight with David?

2. Where does Cathy want to go when she asks Willow to babysit?

3. What drink does Guy bring for Willow the day after her babysitting experience?

4. Why does Willow think Cathy and David haven't asked her to do something?

5. Why does Willow tell Markie she hasn't connected with many people since the accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Willow get some help while she is babysitting?

2. What did Willow do to hurt Markie so much?

3. How does Willow end the conversation between David and the person who stopped him on the street?

4. Why does it bother Willow that her brother doesn't trust her?

5. What mean comments does Andy make that bother Willow?

6. Why does Willow feel like she can tell Guy all her deepest feelings?

7. What is the first thing David says to Willow when she comes in while he is crying?

8. What does Willow want to do after leaving the restaurant?

9. What happens at the end of the book?

10. What important decision does Willow make just before her important conversation with David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Julia Hoban have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 3

How did cutting become an addiction for Willow, and how did she finally overcome it?

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