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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. In Chapter 2, where was Mr. Yang from?

2. In Chapter 10, on the advice of the McCulloughs' lawyer, how many photos of Mirabelle did they release?

3. In Chapter 9, who told Bebe where her baby was?

4. In Chapter 4, what was the name of the newspaper where Mrs. Richardson worked?

5. In Chapter 5, what story did Pearl adapt for Mia's college app?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what did Mia create in Ann Arbor?

2. Why did Mrs. Richardson always want a big family?

3. Where was Mrs. Richardson when the fire started and what did she do when she realized there was a fire?

4. In Chapter 1, who is Josh Trammel and how did he burn down his parents' house?

5. In Chapter 1, why does Lexie realize that she is better off than the rest of her family?

6. In Chapter 6, why were Stacie Perry's parties legendary?

7. In Chapter 4, how did Mia feel about Pearl's fascination with the Richardsons, and why did she allow Pearl to spend so much time with them?

8. In Chapter 2, what types of places did Pearl remember living in?

9. Why did Moody decide to introduce Pearl to his family in Chapter 3?

10. In Chapter 1, what is said about the fire at the Richardson house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The custody hearing brought into question the definition of a mother. What does the author reveal about what makes a mother? Which character(s) best represent that definition and why?

Essay Topic 2

Mia leaves behind portraits of the Richardson family. What do the portraits represent about Mia’s feelings and desires for the family? What do each of the portraits symbolize about each family member?

Essay Topic 3

Pearl wanted to ask Mrs. Richardson to help them be able to stay when Mia told her they had to leave. Why was it ironic that Pearl wanted to ask Mrs. Richardson for help? Why was Mrs. Richardson the last person who might help them?

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