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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. When does Andrew begin to regret leaving?

2. What does Jamie tell Andrew about his trip to the store?

3. What does Howie do that Andrew says will kill him?

4. What does Jamie think when he thinks about Andrew leaving?

5. What great discovery do the boys make in Part II that helps their survival?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jamie organize for later in the season in Part II?

2. Why did Jamie and his mother come to the cabin in the first place?

3. What is one of Jamie's favorite movies?

4. What does Andrew do shortly after Howard's visit?

5. Where does Jamie live when he and Andrew first meet?

6. What does Andrew turn over and over in his mind in Part I?

7. What is Jamie afraid he will never be able to do if necessary?

8. Why does Jamie say he comes after Andrew?

9. What is one thing Andrew often does to entertain himself and Jamie?

10. What happens when Jamie tries to shoot a deer in Part II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Brown imply that Andrew is more wary of people, at least at first, than Jamie is? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Brown's treatment of the topic of loyalty throughout the novel, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What were the circumstances under which Andrew killed the Fosters? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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