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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. Where was Adam determined to prove that they lived, as his father told him this was the case?

2. What kind of club meeting did Adam tell his mother he was attending, even though he was really going out with Amy?

3. Adam admits that he didn't know who Paul was ______________, but doesn't answer when Brint pokes further.

4. What person does the interrogator ask the boy about when they are sitting down for another interrogation?

5. Who does Adam think is now threatening him after he tries to make the phone call?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Adam tell the boys about his bike, which only arouses their curiosity in it and in Adam?

2. Why didn't Adam share his secret with Amy during this time after he found out what was happening?

3. What is the mild threat that Brint gives to Adam when Adam will not respond to him during the interrogation?

4. What happens to Adam as the car travels slowly down the road to the city of Hookset?

5. What is Whipper always trying to do to Adam as he rides his bike around the hospital?

6. Who are the other customers in the restaurant where Adam is sitting and eating clam chowder?

7. What is the conversation Adam has with himself as the rain begins to pour heavily on his bike journey?

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

9. What did Adam's father think was the hardest part about going into the Witness Protection Program?

10. What was the last Numbers game that Adam and Amy played together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At many times, the family seems to try to cling to normalcy in the flashbacks, even though things are far from normal.

Part 1: Why do you think the family continues to try to be normal?

Part 2: Do you think Adam knows on some level that things weren't actually as normal as they appeared? Why or why not?

Part 3: What might be a negative outcome of pretending that all is well when it actually isn't?

Essay Topic 2

While Adam Farmer is seen to be a bit of a frightened person at times, other times he demonstrates bravery.

Part 1: Why do you think Adam is seen as a frightened person? What is the proof he is fearful?

Part 2: Why do you think Adam could also been seen as a very brave person? Cite your proof.

Part 3: Do you think Adam is a brave person or a frightened person? Or is he a mix of the two?

Essay Topic 3

Though Adam may not be growing up in the story itself, the story and his memories reveal the course of his life.

Part 1: Why do you think so many Young Adult books focus on coming of age issues?

Part 2: How do you think Adam grows up from the beginning of the book to the end of the book? Or doesn't he?

Part 3: In what ways does Adam come of age in this book? Describe some specific moments which point to Adam growing up.

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