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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. What did Adam steal in order to get into his father's desk where all the important papers were kept?

2. Where is the game that Amy invented played at, preferably during a very busy time?

3. What does Adam think when he thinks of Amy? "I don't ____________ you."

4. On the day that Adam's mother is the happiest, she has a special _________ hour that she enjoys in her bedroom.

5. Who does Adam want to talk to in order to calm his nerves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the old maintenance man always do, according to the narrative?

2. Why does Adam reach out to Amy with a phone call during his bike journey?

3. What does Adam realize is the dog's intention for him when he is riding his bike?

4. What has failed during the interrogations between Adam and Brint, according to the report?

5. What does the rain do to Adam when he is traveling on his bike on his journey?

6. Who stops to check on Adam when he is lying on the side of the road after being toppled by the troublemakers?

7. What has Adam done with himself during the session noted in tape OZK003?

8. Why does Adam get mad at the boy as he is watching an interaction between the boy and his mother?

9. What does Adam discover in his father's desk when he steals a key to open up the drawer?

10. What does the final report have to say about the future of Adam in the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adam seems to be chasing his memories just as much as Dr. Brint is. Adam has no idea who he is at first, so the interrogations allow him to investigate his own life as well.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam has troubles remembering his true name and identity?

Part 2: Do you think Adam wants to remember his old life anymore? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think there's any chance that Adam can be a normal and well-adjusted boy anymore? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The interrogation scenes are a strong and powerful source of details in the story. At the same time, they can be frustrating for the reader.

Part 1: Why do you think the author chose to use interrogation scenes in this book?

Part 2: Do you think the interrogation scenes were necessary to include in this book? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the flashbacks were used in the book? Would it have been more effective to tell the story from start to finish instead? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Adam is trying to bring a package to his father as he goes on the bike ride to his final destination.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam is trying to bring the package to his father when he takes the bike ride?

Part 2: What might Adam's package also symbolize within the story?

Part 3: What other items might have been good to bring to Adam's father? Why?

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