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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. On what documents is the story based or built from?

2. Why does Dr. Summer travel to Albuquerque?

3. What risks does Dr. Summer take when talking with Hatter?

4. Where does Dr. Summer meet Hatter?

5. How does Hatter react to Dr. Summer treating her skin abrasions?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dr. Summer react to Hatter's death?

2. How is Dr. Summer's meeting with Hatter the second time in the Reformatory different from the first?

3. What happens to break Hatter's calm demeanor and the pleasant mood during Christmas Eve dinner?

4. What happens between Dr. Summer and Hatter when Hatter's lunch is brought to her? Why?

5. What happens to Dr. Summer as he paces in Hatter's cell while she sleeps?

6. How does Dr. Summer learn about Hatter Fox? What does Dr. Summer think of her initially?

7. What is ironic about the dinner that Rhinehart, Hatter, and Dr. Summer share on Christmas Eve?

8. Why is Dr. Summer surprised at what happens after Hatter's screaming fit?

9. Why is Hatter lying under her blanket in her cell? What does this demonstrate about her personality?

10. What is this story about? Where does it take place? Who are the main characters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens when Hatter starts eating her meals in the cafeteria with the other girls? How does this impact Hatter? Dr. Summer?

Essay Topic 2

What does Hatter whisper to Dr. Summer as he leaves her room, leaving her in a straight jacket? What does this tell the reader about Hatter's state of mind? Is this statement a surprise? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Hatter tells Dr. Summer several horrifying stories of her childhood. In fact, the stories seem to get worse the more he finds out. Is there any evidence in the story that Hatter is not being honest with Dr. Summer? Are there any bright points to Hatter's past?

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