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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 road did Mia's accident take place?

2. How does Mia describe the pants she wore for Halloween in her junior year of high school?

3. What surgery does Mia undergo upon arrival at the hospital?

4. What song by the Eels did Willow say she wants played at her funeral?

5. Who did Liz break up with, causing Adam's band to cancel their five-night tour?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mia respond to Gran's visit in the ICU after her second surgical procedure?

2. How is Great-Aunt Glo's funeral described?

3. Where does Mia go to search for Teddy at 10:40 p.m.? Why?

4. Why did Henry and Mia's father have a huge falling out when Teddy was born?

5. Why did Mia once have an emotional fight with Adam about Kim?

6. Who is Mr. Dunlap and what is his role in the novel?

7. How does Mia describe her experiences at Franklin Valley Conservatory?

8. What is the significance of "Waiting for Vengeance"?

9. How did Kim respond to the fight between Mia and Adam regarding her?

10. Why is Adam prevented from seeing Mia when he arrives at the hospital? How does he respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the members of Mia's family that arrive to visit her at the hospital after the accident. Who arrives and from where? How does Mia feel about each of these characters? Who comforts her the most? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of family in If I Stay. How is this theme developed through character, setting, mood, and tone? How does the author employ symbolism that connects to this theme? What statement regarding family do you think the author is illustrating?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of music in If I Stay. In what ways do the main characters of the story relate to music? How is music responsible for bringing Mia and Adam together? How is it responsible for the tensions later on in their relationship?

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