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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. Whose house does Violet sleep over at while Finch is missing?

2. What does Finch tell his father after he was missing for a night?

3. What is Finch wearing on his birthday?

4. What is Finch's hair like on his birthday?

5. Where do Finch and Violet accidentally spend the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What message does Mrs. Finch receive from Embryo?

2. Why does Violet's mother cry when she asks her to borrow the car?

3. Where does Violet go for spring break?

4. What does Violet realize about Finch's final messages to her?

5. Why does Kate go to Violet's house?

6. Why does Finch tell Violet the story of Sir Patrick Moore?

7. Where does Violet find Finch?

8. How does Violet and Finch's mistake affect Violet's parents?

9. Why does Violet start crying on Finch's birthday?

10. How does Finch celebrate his birthday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of survival is a significant theme in the novel. Analyze how the author develops the theme of survival, particularly through Violet, a survivor of two tragedies.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the voice of Violet. Use specific adjectives and examples from the text to analyze the nature of this voice.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the significance of Finch's closet. Why does he move into his closet? In what ways does this decision both help and hinder him?

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