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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. How old is William when he tries to kill himself?

2. Where is Alice's roommate from her first year in college?

3. When Sylvie joins the search for William, which of the players asks her if she is okay?

4. How far is it from Chicago to New York?

5. In September 2008, what excuse does Sylvia use to leave the library early?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Julia live when she first goes to New York with Alice?

2. How does Julia think going to New York will solve or delay her problems?

3. What position does William take in September 1989?

4. How do Sylvie and William begin seeing one another?

5. Why does Kent think they need to look for William after he tells Julia their marriage is over and he leaves?

6. How does Arash help William find a place after his suicide attempt?

7. Where is William found after he leaves Julia, and what is his condition?

8. What career does William decide to pursue, and how does he go about starting his new career?

9. In 1993, what is Sylvie doing?

10. What health issues does Sylvie have in 2008?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When William is missing, his friends team up to find him. What is revealed about teams and teamwork when everyone works together to find William?

Essay Topic 2

William began playing basketball when he is five. What does basketball mean to William, and why is it important to him?

Essay Topic 3

Sylvie feels that her mother does not like her as much as she likes her siblings. How would you describe the relationship between Sylvie and her mother? Why are Sylvie and her mother not close?

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