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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. Brint tells Adam to __________ and let the thoughts from his memory come, but this doesn't work.

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

3. Adam believes that Amy is more important to him than food or the __________.

4. Where have Amy and Adam huddled together when they were together in order to kiss each other?

5. What is the name of the boy who begins to harass Adam as he is sitting at the table, talking about his bike?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Adam been refusing in his location where the interrogations are being done?

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

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

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

5. From where does Adam try to call Amy again while he is on his bike journey?

6. Why doesn't Adam tell Amy anything about his spying on his family?

7. What is so special about Benton Falls, the place where Adam decides to spend the night as he continues his bike journey?

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

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

10. What did Adam's father used to tease him about when Adam is just a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At many points of Adam's journey, he seems to have physical symptoms which make the journey difficult, yet he copes.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam continues to feel unwell as his bike ride continues?

Part 2: Do you think Adam is a strong person or a weak person, based on the physical ailments he continues to have?

Part 3: Adam somehow copes with all of his physical symptoms, which shows his resourcefulness. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Adam seems to have a special relationship with Amy Hertz, though he is unable to talk to her during his journey.

Part 1: Why do you think Amy cared for Adam so much during his recollection of their times together?

Part 2: Why is Amy the only person who can calm Adam down when he is frightened?

Part 3: Do you think Amy is a real person or not? Support your answer with proof from the story.

Essay Topic 3

The narrator of every story should be questioned by the reader, as their telling of the story affects what the reader knows - and doesn't know.

Part 1: Why do you think the author chose Adam to be the narrator of this story?

Part 2: Do you think Adam is a reliable narrator for the story? Why or why not?

Part 3: Who might have been a better narrator for the story? Why?

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