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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. Who was the fastest skater Andrew had ever seen when he was a teen?

2. How long was Eden in a coma?

3. Where did Andrew work the summer before he left for college?

4. What was Eden hit with in Chapter 2 that left a scar on her cheekbone?

5. What did Andrew's father tell Andrew and his mother about what happened to Eden the night her father was killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Andrew and Martha.

2. Why does Andrew leave the luncheonette so quickly and speed home?

3. What is Edith's reaction when Andrew knocks on her door and wants to visit Eden?

4. Describe Eden's physical appearance the summer she gave up being a tomboy.

5. How did Eden become part of T.J., Sean and Andy's circle?

6. What does Andrew say when his secretary calls and asks when he will be back at work?

7. Who does Edith claim killed her husband?

8. How did Sean react when Eden broke up with him?

9. In what way was Andy confused by Eden's change in behavior on the first day of school when he was a senior?

10. What was Andrew attracted to about Martha when he first met her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Chief DeSalvo's role in the story, and analyze his attitude toward Andrew and Eden. Why does Andrew call him first before the police at the end of the novel? How does DeSalvo take charge of the situation? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Andrew and T.J's relationship. Why does Andrew feel awkward with T.J. when he sees him after his mother's funeral? How does the relationship become easier by the end of the novel? Quote the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

How does Edith's house become a prison of sorts for Eden? In what way does Edith restrict her from living a full life? Provide textual examples to support your analysis.

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