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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. Following a fire call that takes him to the hospital, Brian returns to the fire station and on the rooftop witnesses a ______.

2. Anna wonders _____ babies are made.

3. What does Sara call the "steps" she uses to get Anna across Kate's half of their bedroom for lunch?

4. How many mutual funds do Sara and Brian have?

5. What is the first name of Sara's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. After saving someone during a fire call, Brian is upset. Why is he upset? Why does he become a fire fighter?

2. Sara is at the hair salon, when asked about a baby name. Why hasn't she picked one out? What is the reason for the pregnancy?

3. What is it like on the first night when Anna moves in with her dad at the fire station?

4. Why does Julia visit Brian at the fire station?

5. Describe Dr. Chance.

6. Why does Campbell take Anna's case?

7. Why does Anna compare water evaporating to a soul?

8. What happens when Jesse meets Julia?

9. Why does Anna go to Kate's room while her dad helps a patient at the hospital?

10. How does Sara feel when she is served papers by the sheriff about Anna's lawsuit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Everyone asks Campbell about his service dog, even Julia. He never gives an entirely truthful response, but the responses vary depending on who asks and how. Why do the responses vary and why aren't they truthful? Use details from the story.

Essay Topic 2

How does Anna's actions throughout the story show her as Kate's "keeper"? How does her actions show the opposite? In your opinion is Anna's Kate's keeper or vice versa? Why or why not? Be specific.

Essay Topic 3

Let's take a look at the Fitzgerald Family dynamics. What is Jesse's life like before Kate is diagnosed with leukemia? What changes? What is Anna's life like when Kate is well; when Kate is sick? Discuss the relationship changes that occur during the story between Anna and Jesse, Anna and Kate, Jesse and Kate. How does Kate's illness affect her parents' marriage? Give details to support each response.

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